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4 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer November 30, 2012
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Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac
Columbia Valley RCMP
Movember reminder
To date we are at $1,996, which is $4 short
of our goal. There’s still lots of time to go to
www.mobro.co/columbiavalleyrcmp and make
a donation. Once we reach our goal, I am going
to colour streak some of the hair I have left. The
next donation or pledge puts us over our goal
and one step away from my crazy motivation of
colouring my hair RCMP colours.
• On November 23rd at 8:10 a.m., the Columbia Valley
detachment received a complaint of a damaged fence at
the Thrift Store. It appears that items left for donation are
being stolen. Anyone with information is requested to contact
the detachment. The money raised at the Thrift Store
goes to our local hospital.
• On November 23rd, the Detachment received a
complaint of a severely injured deer on Merlo Road. Members
attended the scene, and due to the deer’s injuries, it was
put down by the responding member.
• On November 24th at 1:19 a.m., the Columbia
Valley detachment received a complaint of a hit and run.
A 2001 Ford pickup truck hit a light standard in Radium
Hot Springs at McKay and Main Street. The direction of
travel was provided to the police, who located the vehicle
within five minutes of the complaint on Highway 93/95.
The 24-year-old driver from Vanderhoof displayed signs
of impairment and was given an ASD demand. The driver
blew a fail. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days, his licence
was suspended for 90 days and he was issued a ticket
for failing to remain at the scene of an accident.
• On November 26th at 1:22 a.m., Columbia Valley
detachment members attended to a complaint of domestic
abuse assault in the 1300 block of 8th Avenue in Invermere.
A 23-year-old male was assaulted and observed to have a
number of marks on him to indicate an assault had taken
place. As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old female
was arrested and charged with assault. The female will be
appearing in Invermere Provincial Court on February 12th.
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A citizen while researching on Google found what ap-
RSS peared to be a lending agency called Citizens Primary Lending
Source. The victim contacted the numbers provided
and received a contract. It was however requested that a sum
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Purple Light Nights Campaign
From November 21st through
December 7th, the annual Purple Light
Night campaign goes on to bring awareness
of domestic abuse to the forefront.
The detachment unfortunately responds to
a number of such calls. In many instances,
the anger that is displayed is often fueled
by alcohol and drugs. Mix this with children involved in
the house and it becomes much more tragic. The detachment
has engaged with numerous partners in the community
to provide not only education and assistance to both
parties but also to become more active in assisting victims
of domestic violence.
You will observe purple lights throughout the
community, as the detachment members and our community
partners will continue to work and assist all involved in
domestic violence. As community members, you can show
your support by contributing to the Purple Light campaign
when volunteers come around, and by attending a candlelight
vigil on December 6th at 4:45 p.m. at the cenotaph.
A crisis diverted
• On November 24th at 8:30 a.m., the Columbia
Valley detachment received a 911 emergency hang up
within 10 metres of the Kicking Horse Cafe. The owner of
the cell was immediately identified and well known to police.
The male has been known to act irrationally if he does
not receive his morning coffee in a timely manner; this was
confirmed with family members.
Once the male and the location of the 911 call was
identified, there was an immediate fear for the safety of
staff and patrons. An immediate response was made by
Const. Tim Harper, who advised that he had a good
relationship with the suspect male, who is a large man,
and was able to calm him down should he be found to be
in coffee withdrawal.
On attendance, the male appeared to be quite content.
When quietly approached so as to not cause an embarrassing
scene, the male was asked if everything was fine.
“Then maybe you want to explain why you called
911?” Const. Harper asked. Somehow, he must have hit a
pocket dial by mistake. Const. Harper was then provided a
bribe to keep his prominent name out of the story.
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