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Elk Valley RCMP Report
By Cst. Debra Katerenchuk
Elk Valley RCMP responded to 265 calls for service between April 25 and May 20.
RCMP responded to the following calls: three driving while disqualified; seven assaults, three Breach of Bail Violations; two break and enters of a residence; four cause a disturbance; 11 collisions; two dangerous operation of a motor vehicle; two harassing communications; two tickets for open liquor in public; 10 mischief; three missing persons (located safe and not injured); one possession of stolen property; one sex assault; five uttering threats; 13 suspicious person/vehicle/occurrences; four bike thefts; four thefts from motor vehicles; four thefts of vehicles; one theft under $5,000 and eight thefts other under $5,000.
Six impaired drivers were stopped by the Elk Valley RCMP resulting in each receiving 90-Day Driving Prohibition plus 30 day impoundment for their vehicles.
Twenty one motor vehicle violations tickets were issued by the RCMP.
Ladies mountain bike stolen from Elkford
Elk Valley RCMP received a report of a stolen lady’s mountain bike along Alpine Way during the evening of May 5. It is described as a 14 or 18 speed, 26” tires, purple colour, frame says Hyper and the upper frame says Bear Mountain. See attached photograph.
Men’s mountain bike stolen from Elkford
Elk Valley RCMP received a report of a stolen bike, which occurred on the evening of May 19, around 11:30 p.m. The bike was behind the pool and concession area of the arena. The bike is described as “Specialized, Big Hit I” word mark and the bike seat is denim blue. See picture.
If anyone has information to assist with these theft investigations, they are asked to contact the Sparwood RCMP at (250) 425-6233 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
RCMP pleased with the overall compliance of motorists during long weekend
Elk Valley RCMP are very pleased with this year’s long weekend activities as visitors came to Lake Koocanusa and surrounding areas. Traditionally, this is the RCMP’s busiest long weekend of summer. Many of the files normally received are traffic complaints from the public. Elk Valley RCMP conducted check stops in the South Country and were pleased with the overall compliance of motorists checked.
Images courtesy Elk Valley RCMP
– Cst. Debra Katerenchuk is Media Relations Officer with Elk Valley RCMP
