The Ladysmith Detachment responded to 77 calls for service in the past seven days.
UPDATE — On May 16, 23-year-old Michael Arthor Leighton of Duncan — the male charged in connection with the robbery at the Bank of Montreal in Ladysmith on Feb. 7 — was found guilty and sentenced to 18 months in jail. He also received a Firearm Prohibition and was ordered to pay restitution to the bank in the amount of $5,776.
Friday, June 1
} The Ladysmith RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a garage that occurred overnight in the 400 block of Davis Road. A number of car parts and tools were taken. Police have no suspects or witnesses.
} Ladysmith RCMP received a report that overnight, someone walked up to a vehicle parked on Third Avenue and vomited through an open window.
} Police responded to a complaint of a driver who was drinking beer in a car near Fourth Avenue. Police attended and located the vehicle at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Roberts Street. The driver provided a breath sample into a roadside screening device with the result being a “warn.” As a result, a three-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition was issued and the vehicle was impounded.
} Police responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Penelakut Island with a male driver passed out behind the wheel. Upon attendance, police observed the male to have an overpowering odour of liquor and slurred speech. The male was arrested, and a breath demand was read. The male was transported to the Ladysmith Detachment, where breath samples of 220 milligrams and 210 milligrams were obtained. The male had also been charged with impaired driving two weeks previous and therefore was brought before a Justice of the Peace and held in custody until June 4, when he plead guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in jail.
Saturday, June 2
} Police received a report that someone had syphoned approximately $75 worth of fuel overnight from a vehicle parked near Fifth Avenue and French Street.
Monday, June 4
} Police responded to report of a break and enter to a garage that occurred sometime over the weekend in the 400 block of Davis Road. This was the second such incident reported at this address in the same week. Security measures were discussed with the homeowner. Police have no suspects at this time.
Tuesday, June 5
} Police received a report of a theft from vehicle that occurred between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the 20 block of High Street. Entry to the vehicle was gained though an unlocked door, and a GPS cord, mount and small charger were stolen. No damage to the vehicle.
} Police received a report of a vehicle that had caught on fire on First Avenue. Investigation revealed that a piece of cloth was the likely cause of the fire, which damaged the engine compartment. There were no injuries.
} Police received a report of an unlicensed dirt bike near Symonds Street and Fifth Avenue. The bike was described as a blue and white dirt bike with two people on it. Police want to remind the public that uninsured motorcycles and ATVs are not allowed on public streets at any time and if located, the driver could face a penalty of $598 for No Insurance under the Motor Vehicle Act.
} Ladysmith RCMP received another complaint of a motor bike travelling around the “Diamond” near Grouhel Road. Patrols were made with negative results.
Wednesday, June 6
} Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident that occurred at the Coronation Mall parking lot when a vehicle backed out of a parking stall and hit another vehicle. There were no injuries, and the accident is still under investigation.
} Ladysmith RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious pickup on Third Avenue near Ladysmith Intermediate School. Police attended and located a group of people with open liquor. All were advised to move along with a verbal warning issued for consuming liquor in public, and the alcohol was dumped.
Thursday, June 7
} A person known by police to not possess a valid driver’s licence was observed operating a vehicle on South Watts Road by an off-duty police officer. The driver was subsequently located and served a violation ticket for No Driver’s Licence and a served a notice of suspension under section 233[7] of the Motor Vehicle Act.
} Ladysmith RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a guard hut at The Gales strata housing development on Farrell Road. Culprits forced the window to the hut and gained entry. The matter is still under investigation, and police request anyone with information on this or any other crime to contact the Ladysmith Detachment at 250-245-2215 or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
