Submitted by Sgt. Darren Kakuno
Detachment Commander
Columbia Valley RCMP
This past week, Apr. 18 through Apr. 24, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 72 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.
• On Wednesday, Apr. 20, a John Deere Gator and several gas containers were reported stolen from a campground in Windermere sometime overnight. An officer attended the scene and seized evidence for forensic examination. The investigation is ongoing.
• On Wednesday, Apr. 20 at about 1 p.m., an officer attempted to stop a pickup on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park for speeding when it failed to stop for the officer.
• Additional officers conducted patrols of the area and located the suspect truck unoccupied at the Dolly Varden parking lot. A short time later the suspect was located walking along Highway 93 and was arrested without incident. A charge of flight from an officer is being recommended.
• On Thursday, Apr. 21 at about 11:30 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop with a Ford F150 in Canal Flats and discovered the driver was prohibited from driving. The driver was issued an appearance notice to attend court on a later date and the truck was impounded for seven days.
• On Friday, Apr. 22 shortly before midnight, officers were conducting patrols on Highway 93/95 near Windermere when they came across an unoccupied grey GMC pickup in the ditch. Witnesses reported the same pickup was seen doing donuts on the road prior to losing control and driving into the ditch. Police are continuing their investigation to identify the driver.
• On Sunday, Apr. 24, an abandoned burgundy Kona bicycle was located in the Industrial area of Invermere. The owner can contact the Columbia Valley RCMP to claim the bicycle.
