Columbia Valley RCMP incidents, July 8-19

There were 53 calls for service in this past week, and the following are a few of the files received.

On July 14th, 2010, a Columbia Valley member of the RCMP was on patrol in Invermere, BC when he observed a British Columbia registered vehicle driving through the downtown Invermere core at a high speed. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was to have the following symptoms of drinking: odor of liquor on breath, glossy eyes and admission of drinking one beer.The breath demand for the ASD was read and obtained a reading of “WARN”. 24 hour prohibition for alcohol given with a ticket for drive without consideration. Vehicle towed.

On 2010-07-08, a theft from a Invermere resident car was reported. The car was parked behind her apartment at 809 7th Ave, Invermere, BC. The car was locked, but passenger side window was a few inches down. Taken were a pair of shoes, an IPod, and an IPod adapter. The theft occurred sometime between 11pm July 6/10 and 9 am July 7/10. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

On July 16th 2010, Columbia Valley RCMP received a complaint that an unkown female wearing a red shirt and blue jeans had bought 3 drinks worth $14.85 then left without paying while being a patron at the Horse Thief Pub and Eatery, located at 7538 Main Street East, Radium Hot Springs BC. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

On July 17th, 2010, Columbia valley RCMP were dispatched to a Mischief complaint.

The complainant reported that 4 males had broken a chair at the Lake View Meadows beach resort. The four suspects were identified and cooperative. Alcohol had been a factor as the chair had been destroyed in an attempt to light a bon fire at the beach. This incident was resolved without police.

On 2010-07-17 at 0119hrs, it was reported to the Columbia valley RCMP of a male who was disoriented and didn’t know where he was, somewhere on Ridge Cres or Ridge Way. The male subject was calm, and very polite, but very intoxicated. On RCMP attendance it was determined that the male was staying at a residence across the street and that his friends had left to go to the bar. The male had passed out earlier and awoken very disoriented and confused, then began wandering around the street. The male was unable to contact his friends or locate anyone that would be able to watch over him. The neighbors were not comfortable with the intoxicated male staying at his residence due to his intoxicated state. RCMP placed the intoxicated male under arrest for drunk in a public place and he was lodged in cells for the evening to be released when sober, no charges. Nice Friends…

2010-07-18 at 1331hrs Columbia Valley RCMP received a complaint of theft of gas tanks from her boat logged at the Tretheway Marina, Windermere BC. Sometime over night, unknown SOC’s took two of the detachable gas tanks from an 1980 orange and beige Invader outboard boat. Both tanks were valued at approximatly 200$ with about 35$ of gas in each tank. No other damage to boat or nothing else appeared to be missing. Gas tanks described as rectangular, orange and beige and can only be used with the boat itself. There were several other boats parked at the marina. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Columbia Valley file 2010-1780.

On 2010/07/19 Forest Service reported arson to trapper’s cabin located 66 km from Canal Flats on North Fork up the White River. Was reported to Forest Service at 14:40 July 17/10. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Columbia Valley file 2010-1788.

On 2010-07-19 at 2024 Columbia Valley RCMP received dispatch of a single vehicle MVI at the intersection of Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road, Invermere BC. A white 2000 Chevrolet Silverado registered out of Alberta had gone off the road to the right and struck a power utility pole knocking telephone lines and guide wires onto the road. Neither occupants or the driver had been injured. Through investigation with witnesses it was determined that the driver had not seen the red light and then noticed it at the last second thus swerving to avoid a second vehicle that had entered the intersection before losing control and going off the road to the right and striking the pole. The truck received light damage to the front end but was still able to be driven. Violation ticket issued to the driver of the truck for failing to stop for a red light at an intersection.

On July 14th, 2010, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a B&E at the Summit Youth Centre in Invermere, BC. The place had been trashed by garbage being left there and furniture being knocked over. Entry was gained after the centre closed at 10:30 PM on Saturday. Money was taken. Multiple youths have been identified as being involved and the file is still under investigation.

On July 17th, 2010, Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to a suspicious male call at the Prestige Inn in Radium Hot Springs, BC. Members attended within minutes and spoke to the male. The male was identified as being from Calgary, Alberta and has an extensive history of charges. Members informed him that he was not permitted to sleep in the lobby. The male was wearing a pink dress with nylons and said that he was a woman trapped in a male’s body. The male was told to move on and he said that he was headed to Golden.

On July 16, 2010 around 22:30 reports were received of a green Ford and a blue pick up doing burn outs all through out Canal Flats. Columbia Valley members did make an attempt to try to pull over the suspected blue pickup but it fled down a dirt road and was not followed. Locals provided possible names of those involved but it differed from person to person. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Columbia Valley file 2010-1757.