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Elk Valley RCMP Report
By Cst. Debra Katerenchuk
Elk Valley RCMP Detachment officers responded to 201 calls for service between March 19 and April 7.
Officers were kept busy with the following calls: 17 motor vehicle collisions; two assaults; one arson; two breach of bail violations; four cause a disturbance; one careless use of a firearm; three fraud; one criminal harassment; 12 mischief; seven suspicious person/vehicle/occurrence; three bike thefts; five theft under $5,000; one shoplifting; and two liquor tickets under the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act.
RCMP issued 35 motor vehicle infraction tickets.
One ticket was written for failing to stop for a school bus, under Section 149 of the Motor Vehicle Act. A motorist was seen passing a school bus with it’s red lights flashing. Such action can put children’s lives at risk.
The fine amount given was $368, which also comes with three demerit points. RCMP wants to remind the public that school is now back from spring break. Please be extra cautious in school/playground zones and mindful of school buses.
Nine impaired drivers were stopped by the Elk Valley RCMP resulting with the following: one person received a 24-hour driving prohibition; five received a 90-Day Driving Prohibition plus 30- Day Vehicle Impoundment; and three received a three-day Driving Prohibition plus seven-day vehicle impoundment.
Persons of Interest – Sparwood
Elk Valley RCMP is hoping someone from the public can help identify an older male and younger female going door-to-door in the Ponderosa area of Sparwood, on April 5 between 10:30 and 10:45 a.m. The older male was wearing a white shirt with blue/black stripes and the female had long curly hair and was wearing a black blazer jacket. They were seen getting into a newer Jeep, dark in colour.
If you have any information, please contact the Sparwood RCMP at (250) 425-6233.
– Cst. Debra Katerenchuk is Media Relations Officer with Elk Valley RCMP Detachment
