Cranbrook RCMP responded to 208 calls for service between Monday, July 20 and Sunday, July 26. Staff Sgt. Dave Dubnyk provided the details.
July 20
8:08 a.m. Police received a report of a possible suicidal man. Police attended and spoke to the individual, who had already called to speak to his doctor. Police determined that no further action was required.
9:24 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on Lakeview Drive.
10:22 a.m. Police received a report of a stolen mountain bike from the 2500 block of 12th Street North. The bike is a silver Diadora Novaroa.
10:50 a.m. A vehicle was broken into on the 200 block of 2nd Street North.
11:10 a.m. Report of an intoxicated individual outside a local beer and wine store. Police located the person who had an outstanding Mental Health Act warrant. The person was taken to the hospital.
12:43 p.m. A two vehicle accident was reported in Wycliffe. There were no injuries.
1:50 p.m. Police received a warrant of committal out of Alberta. The individual was arrested and six day remand was obtained so that the person could be returned to Alberta.
5:16 p.m. A complainant reported an ongoing problem of a vehicle driving by with no mufflers, causing a disturbance in the neighbourhood on the 1200 block of 19A Street South.
5:34 p.m. Report of an erratic driver. The vehicle, a dark Toyota Tundra with B.C. licence plates pulling a trailer, ran a stop sign.
8:06 p.m. Report of a disturbance on Mission Road near the St. Eugene golf course. Police attended the address and assisted in the removal of unwanted guests.
July 21
12:20 a.m. An individual dressed in black walking near the 500 block of Van Horne Street was reported as a potential traffic hazard.
11:53 a.m. A wallet that was found at the local Esso station was turned in to the detachment.
12:56 p.m. An intoxicated individual was reported outside a local liquor establishment. Police located the a group of people, but found no alcohol. They went on their way.
1:10 p.m. A motorcycle hit a deer. The passenger sustained minor injuries.
1:14 p.m. Report of shoplifting from a local clothing store.
2:01 p.m. A caller worried that someone had entered their neighbour’s residence, after seeing the door ajar. The caller believed the neighbour was out of town.
2:08 p.m. CP Rail reported that individuals walking on the railroad track near Moyie had nearly been struck by a train.
3:23 p.m. A local trucking company reported theft of fuel.
3:33 p.m. Report of harassment between and an ex-boyfriend and girlfriend.
4:13 p.m. Report of a hit and run accident in the 200 block of 14th Avenue South.
4:47 p.m. Police received a call of a dog left in a hot vehicle.
7:10 p.m. A possible impaired driver was reported near Fort Steele. Police located the vehicle and found that the driver was showing signs of impairment. The driver refused a roadside screening and was issued a 90 day immediate roadside prohibition and 30 day vehicle impound.
10:18 p.m. An officer on patrol came across an intoxicated man, who was detained until sober.
11:41 p.m. A person was reported missing in the Wardner – Fort Steele area. Police located the individual in Grasmere at a friend’s house.
July 22
9:05 a.m. A theft was reported at a residence on the 2000 block of 2nd Street South. A Toshiba laptop was stolen.
11:51 a.m. Police checked on an abandoned 911 call. It turned out to be related to a family dispute.
1:36 p.m. A break and enter was reported on the 1800 block of 4th Street North.
2:48 p.m. A two vehicle accident occurred. There were no injuries reported.
3:40 p.m. Two vehicles were in an accident on Kootenay Street North. There were no injuries.
6:17 p.m. A driver reported hitting a bear on Highway 95/A. The bear was injured and had to be dispatched.
8:47 p.m. An erratic driver was reported. The vehicle was a Chevrolet pickup truck with B.C. plates. Police could not locate the vehicle.
9:15 p.m. A semi driver reported hitting a bear on Highway 3/93 near the rest stop. The bear died as a result.
9:56 p.m. Police checked on an abandoned 911 call that originated from a local hotel. When police arrived, there was an intoxicated man attempting to fight people from other rooms. The man was arrested for causing a disturbance.
July 23
1:18 a.m. Residents called to complain about a semi truck parked near their house that had been left running noisily all night.
9:34 a.m. An accident occurred on Cranbrook Street North when a wheel came off a moving vehicle and struck another vehicle.
10:51 a.m. A local trucking company reported that gas had been stolen.
3:48 p.m. A tailgate was reported stolen from a truck parked near a rural boat launch.
7:49 p.m. Report of a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was a black Dodge with B.C. plates. The complainant thought they’d seen the driver throw beer cans out the window. Police could not locate the vehicle.
9:14 p.m. Report of intoxicated individuals behind a local liquor establishment. Police arrived and found a heavily intoxicated woman having difficulties standing, slurring her speech and vomiting on herself. She was lodged until sober.
July 24
10:44 a.m. Chilliwack RCMP forwarded a subpoena for a witness living in the Cranbrook area.
12:54 p.m. A motor vehicle accident between a vehicle and motorcycle occurred on Victoria Avenue.
4:44 p.m. Report of vehicle tires slashed at a local grocery store.
5:42 p.m. Report of an erratic driver on Cranbrook Street North. The vehicle was a black Chevrolet Avalanche with B.C. plates.
8:45 p.m. A guest at a hotel suspected that someone had entered their room and stolen money.
8:51 p.m. Police received a report that an individual had taken someone else’s cell phone and posted photos online without the owners consent.
8:59 p.m. Report of a recovered boat trailer, found down a forest service road. The owner was contacted.
9:30 p.m. A person was reported missing after going to Calgary to visit family but not arriving. Cranbrook RCMP are working with Calgary City Police to locate the individual.
July 25
2:32 a.m. An intoxicated female was arrested and lodged y an officer on patrol.
11:44 a.m. A person on a scooter collecting cans was reported as a potential traffic hazard.
6:32 p.m. Report of a suicidal man. He was located and taken to hospital for further mental health assessment.
8:09 p.m. Police responded to a report of a possible assault on a child at a local residence. The matter is under investigation.
9:58 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Wattsville Road.
11:28 p.m. A loud party was reported on the 2000 block of 2nd Street South.
July 26
12:59 a.m. Report of a stolen iPhone.
12:51 a.m. A loud party was reported on the 400 block of 26A Avenue South,
2:15 a.m. Police attended a residence after a report of a break and enter. It turned out to be two kids sneaking out of the house.
12:56 p.m. A single vehicle accident occurred on Kootenay Street North.
6:51 p.m. A local employer reported that an employee had not shown up to work and was worried. Police investigated and found that the person had gone out partying for the weekend, but was ok.
11:25 p.m. Police were requested to check on a local individual. The caller was concerned the individual may be suicidal. Police spoke to the person and determined there were no issues.
11:39 p.m. Report of harassment.
11:48 p.m. Police received a report of a missing person. The complainant said their husband had gone to Edmonton for work, but had not heard from him which was unusual. Police located the man, who was safe and sound. He was not able to call due to cell phone issues.
