By S/Sgt. Hector Lee

The following is a synopsis of calls received by Cranbrook RCMP for the week (from 6 a.m.) March 19 to 6 a.m., March 26.

Police handled 125 calls for service throughout this week.

Among the calls police handled…

Three impaired driving: (alcohol).

Two collisions in the city: high value damage in both incidents/ minor injury in one.

Five collisions outside the city: including a vehicle hitting a deer; all other incidents were during the snow storm on March 24 where highway conditions were very poor.

Two assaults: (parties known to each other in one minor incident; and a male stabbed another male … injuries not life threatening, male in custody awaiting court (more on that coming).

Eight Mental Health Act related calls:   three apprehensions; two assist East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

Nine thefts.

Four shoplifting.

Three theft from auto: ( sunglasses, watch, cash and other vehicles gone through. Vehicles were unlocked. Electric guitar was taken but recovered later in the area where thefts occurred.)

Two theft other: (theft of meat from freezer on a residence deck/ theft of game system, which was recovered and returned to owner by police).

Two break and enter other: A B&E to a shop were several beer taken and matter still being investigated by police and one B&E occurred over a month ago with several tools taken from shop.

Three damage to property: (tire slashed/ mischief to residence door/ spray painting at a school).

One drug seizure.

13 false alarms and false 911 calls.

– S/Sgt. Hector Lee is Cranbrook RCMP Detachment Commander

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