Columbia Valley RCMP incidents, Feb 26-27

2010 Feb 26.

Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a break and enter complaint of a condo at Lake Windermere Point. TV, DVD, food and liquor were stolen.

Feb 27 0230.

Columbia Valley Detachment members responded to a disturbance in the 200 block 3rd Ave at a private residence. An adult female had attended the residence intoxicated and a physical altercation took place. On police attendance a friend came forward and assisted the police by taking the female away from the scene. No charges.

Feb 27 0355 hrs

Columbia Valley Detachment members were called to a disturbance in the 4000 block Riverview in Edgewater. A 23 year old male who resided at the residence arrived intoxicated and initiated a disturbance. The male fled the scene when police arrived. People in the residence were concerned that the male would hurt himself. The male was located and spent the night at the detachment and later taken to the hospital when sober.

Feb 27 2200 hrs.

A 22 year old male from Okatoks has been charged with hit and run, dangerous driving, threatening and impaired driving and care and control of a vehicle while impaired. This incident stemmed from two driving complaints about the same vehicle in town. The vehicle was located by Black Forest Trail. The male was being investigated for hit and run as well as impaired driving. The male became unco-operative and was arrested. The male resisted the arrest made threats to the police and at one point kicked one of the officers in the struggle. The male will be appearing in Invermere provincial court in April.

March 2, 2010
S/Sgt Marko Shehovac
Nco i/c Columbia Valley Detachment, RCMP