Sgt. Ed deJong
Columbia Valley RCMP
The Columbia Valley RCMP are looking for assistance to locate Lukas Wokoeck for outstanding warrants. Wokoeck is believed to be in the Brisco/Edgewater area and is described as a 35-year-old Caucasian male with brown hair, green eyes, standing 175 cm (5’9”) tall and weighing approximately 77 kg (170 lbs). If you have any information, don’t approach but call the Columbia Valley RCMP at 250-342-9292.
On June 26 police received a call regarding a male staggering to his vehicle and getting in the driver’s seat. Police responded and conducted patrols, locating the vehicle a short time later.
The driver was spoken to and detained for an impaired driving investigation. The driver provided two samples of his breath confirming he was grossly intoxicated by alcohol. Impaired driving charges have been forwarded to Crown for approval.
On June 27 the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a cement truck rollover at the intersection of Hwy 93/95 and Fairmont Resort Road. The loaded truck failed to negotiate the turn and flipped on its side. The driver was taken to Cranbrook hospital with a possible concussion. The investigation continues.
