RCMP Report

Released by: Cpl. Jeff Witzke, Columbia Valley RCMP is past week, March 27th through April 2nd, e Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 53 calls for service. e following is a Summary of some of the file our officers responded to.

Over the course of 10 days the Columbia Valley RCMP received 15 reports of vehicles being rummaged through or broken into. Several items were stolen including credit cards that were fraudulently used within in the Columbia Valley. rough investigation avenues, members were able to identify a suspect believed to be involved in most, if not all the crimes that were committed. ey also located a stolen vehicle (reported out of Calgary) that was used by the suspect. e suspect was located, arrested and is currently in custody. Police are recommending over 40 Criminal Code charges be laid.

On March 27th the Columbia Valley RCMP received a complaint of a person walking in the middle of the road which seemed suspicious. Members made patrols and the located the individual who stated they walk in the middle of the road as it’s the flattest part of the road and will move if a vehicle comes by. Police were unsure of this logic and strongly advised against it.

In the early morning hours on April 2nd the Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to a vehicle rollover on the Westroc mine RD. Members attended the scene where some of the occupants were being treated for minor injuries by EHS. e driver of the vehicle was issued a ticket for drive with due care and attention and operating a vehicle with to many occupants inside.