By Sgt. Jeff Witzke

Columbia Valley RCMP

In the early morning hours of January 19 police were called to a residence in Invermere as the homeowner was reporting an individual attempting to get into his house. 

Police attended and located an intoxicated person who claimed to have just moved to town and was confused on where they lived. Police were   able to locate and confirm the individual’s actual residence and ensured he got inside the residence safely.

On January 19 the Columbia Valley RCMP were called to a report of a single motor vehicle rollover where the driver was possibly intoxicated and left the scene in another vehicle. 

The driver was located at their residence. Police gave a breath demand on an approved screening device and the motorist complied, blowing a warning. They were issued a 24-hour driving prohibition along with a ticket for failing to remain at the scene and driving contrary to restrictions.

On January 15 police received a call from an individual wanting to turn himself in as they were hurting their partner. 

Members attended the residence and spoke with both parties where they were informed the individual that called the police had taken some illicit drugs and was no longer in the right frame of mind and wanted to go to the hospital. Police provided a courtesy ride to the hospital where the individual was assessed by doctors.