100 Mile RCMP responded to 104 complaints and calls for service during the past week.
Smashed windshield
On July 13, a vehicle, which was parked at the water tower park in Lone Butte between the hours of 2 and 8:15 p.m. had its front windshield smashed out with rocks.
Nothing was taken from the vehicle and it appears it was solely an act of mischief.
Roadside prohibition
On July 13, 100 Mile House RCMP were conducting traffic enforcement in the 100 block of Horse Lake Road where a vehicle was stopped for speeding.
When police made contact with the male driver, symptoms of alcohol consumption were observed. The male, a 100 Mile House area resident provided samples into an approved roadside screening device where he blew a fail.
As a result the male was issued an Immediate Roadside Prohibition. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days and the driver was issued a 90-day driving prohibition, which also carries a fine of $500.
Slashed tires
On July 13, a vehicle in the 400 block of Evergreen Cres. had three of its tires slashed.
The vehicle is a newer model Nissan. Police are continuing to investigate the matter.
Impaired boating
Shortly after 9 p.m on July 12, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of an intoxicated male operating a vessel on Lac la Hache.
RCMP members attended and located a vessel on the water being operated erratically and going in circles. They were transported out to the suspect vessel and located the lone occupant as the operator of the vessel.
The operator displayed symptoms of intoxication and was returned to the 100 Mile House Detachment to provide breath samples. A 41-year-old Delta resident was released on a promise to appear to face charges of impaired vessel operation.
Impaired biking
A motorcycle incident on Horse Lake and Forest Ridge roads on July 11 has resulted in impaired driving charges.
A 26-year-old 100 Mile House resident had been riding a motorcycle when he wiped out and injured himself. Based upon evidence at the scene, RCMP began an investigation into impaired operation of a motor vehicle and the driver was returned to the detachment where he provided samples of his breath.
The suspect was released on a promise to appear to face charges of impaired operation of a motor vehicle, as well as breach charges stemming from a prior incident.
Truck rollover
Around 12:15 p.m. on July 10, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a rollover of a semi truck on Highway 24 near Lac des Roches.
The driver did not sustain any injuries; however, the load of wood he was hauling was scattered across the highway blocking both lanes of traffic until clean-up crews could be brought in.
Trailer stolen
On July 10, it was reported that between June 22 and 26 a 2012 Load Trail Dump Trailer was stolen from a property from a residence on Sheridan Lake Road West.
A gate was removed to access the property to get to the trailer.
Stolen truck
Leaving the keys in the ignition of a pickup truck led to a complaint of a stolen vehicle shortly after 4 p.m. on July 9.
The driver of the pickup truck had parked it in the 400 block of Alder Avenue and left the keys in the ignition and vehicle unlocked while he ran into a store to purchase something. He returned a short while later to find the vehicle missing.
Police conducted patrols and located the truck southbound on Highway 97 near Bullock Lake Road. The truck was pulled over without incident and a 32-year-old Fort McMurray resident was arrested for possession of stolen property. The truck was returned to the owner without any damage and the suspect was released on a promise to appear in court to face criminal charges.
Residential break-in
On July 9, a break-and-enter was reported to a residential property in the 2500 block of Canim Hendrix Lake Road.
Damage was caused to the residence and numerous tools were stolen. It is believed to have occurred on June 28.
Speeding biker
A driving complaint, which was reported to 100 Mile House RCMP around 9:20 p.m. on July 8, resulted in a ticket to the operator of a motorcycle.
The complainant advised that a motorcycle had passed a number of vehicles on a double solid yellow line at a great speed near 111 Mile on Highway 97.
Based upon the description of the motorcycle and the operator, as well as video footage obtained with a cell phone, police located the driver and issued a violation ticket under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Hot dogs
With the increasing temperatures,100 Mile House RCMP have received reports of dogs in vehicles overheating as a result of windows being closed and no suitable air flow.
Police would like to remind the public to ensure that if pets are left in vehicles to have windows down and water available.
