THE TRI-CITIES NOW | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014
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February 10, 2014
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Police warn of scam Jeremy DEUTSCH
jdeutsch@thenownews.com It’s usually the job of cops to educate the public on scammers, but in a strange turn of events, the Port Moody Police Department has become the victim of an ongoing con. Over the last few days, the department has received calls from around the Lower Mainland from people indicating the force’s main telephone number is popping up on call displays in a scam from someone claiming to be with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). According to police, the caller claims the CRA either owes them a refund or they owe back taxes, to be paid immediately. The caller then attempts to gather personal information from the victim. In some cases the caller threatens to have the person arrested if they refuse to cooperate.
Const. Luke van Winkel said the force wants the public to know the calls are not coming from the department. “It’s concerning when it starts happening with law enforcement agencies or with any government agency,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW, adding the department has received about a half dozen calls about the scam from places like Surrey and Burnaby. Van Winkel suggested there are a few ways scammers can use the department’s number, pointing out advances in technology and different smartphone apps that can do the trick. He said the department isn’t going to change its phone number, but rather, plans to look at what can be done to prevent it from happening again. Police are also reminding residents to contact them if they receive a similar call.
14 months for assault Jeremy DEUTSCH
jdeutsch@thenownews.com A New Westminster man will spend the next year behind bars for an assault at a Coquitlam house party last fall. Kyle Alain-Boya, 22, was handed a 14month sentence in Port Coquitlam provincial court after being convicted on several charges, including assault causing bodily harm and robbery. The incident happened on the morning of Sept. 2, 2013 after a youth was robbed and slashed at a house party on Chrome Crescent. Police said the suspects fled the scene after the robbery, while the victim was transported
to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and later released. Eight days later, Coquitlam Mounties arrested and charged Alain-Boya in the case, chalking up the arrest to good old-fashioned investigative work. “It becomes a top priority for the detachment when dealing with crimes so serious in nature,” said RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung in a statement. “Not only was the suspect identified and arrested in eight days, investigators also worked around the clock to put together a strong case for a successful prosecution.” Alain-Boya also received a lifetime firearms ban and three years probation.
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Family Fit ‘n’ Frolic
5k Fun Run/Walk — Rain or Shine
Through Hoy Creek Trail and around Town Centre Park. Kids activities, face painting and more. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome! Register online. $5.00 admission 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Sign in begins at 9:00 a.m. Spirit Square, 3005 Burlington Drive
Family Day Swim $2.00 admission all day at City Centre Aquatic Complex & Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
Family Day Skate Free admission & rentals Courtesy of Westminster Savings 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. & 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
Family Day Boot Camp
Drop-in with your family for a fun workout together. 6 years and up. $2.00 admission 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
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STYROFOAM
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Coquitlam residents can now recycle their STYROFOAM™ products! YES!
✓ White STYROFOAM™ ONLY
NO!
✓ STYROFOAM™ blocks
✕ Foam packing peanuts or packing noodles ✕ Expanding foam caulking
✓ Electronics packing (foam sheets, blocks & film)
✕ Dirty or contaminated foam
✓ Clean foam food containers (clam shells, meat trays, plates)
✕ Hard plastic #6
✓ White insulation board off cuts
✕ Coloured STYROFOAM™
Free residential drop off at Coquitlam Construction Recycling & Yard Trimming Drop-off Facility - 995 United Boulevard - Monday - Sunday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE - This service is for Coquitlam residents only – proof of residency required. No commercial use allowed.
For more information visit coquitlam.ca/recycle
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