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“Slash One” vandalism under investigation
Elk Valley RCMP Report
In late March or early April, unknown culprit(s) spray-painted in bubble style letters the words “slash one” on the bridge pillar along Matevic Road in Sparwood.
It had been reported that the Fernie Bridge also received some unwanted drawings similar to the wording of “slash one.”
Anyone with information with respect to these acts of vandalism is encouraged to contact the Elk Valley RCMP at 250-425-6233 or Crime Stoppers.
Distracted driving crackdown
RCMP in the Elk Valley in the past two weeks, have been targeting distracted driving, handing out 11 violation tickets and four warnings for distracted driving. The single distracted fine starts at $368 and includes four penalty points.
RCMP Officers will continue to crack down on distracted and aggressive driving, as holiday and weekend traffic increases in the Elk Valley.
Serious and fatal injury motor vehicle accidents due to distracted and aggressive driving are completely preventable.
“Remember: keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel,” said Cst. Debra Katerenchuk, Elk Valley RCMP Media Relations Officer.
Elk Valley RCMP