LYTTON
Drunken fight
Apr. 8 – During the early hours of the morning, an altercation broke out at a residence on Station St. in Spences Bridge. Two males who had been drinking to excess, engaged in a fight resulting in one male sustaining a laceration to his head after he fell through a glass door. The parties had separated by the time police arrived, however the injured male required medical attention and was transported to the hospital. No charges were laid as the fight was deemed consensual.
Getting attention
Apr. 9 – Police became alarmed after hearing a loud banging on the exterior walls of Lytton Detachment. Upon further investigation, RCMP found a heavily intoxicated male sitting on the front steps. He had minor facial injuries, but was far too agitated to explain what had happened. He was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and lodged into cells until sober. Upon his release, he was charged under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
Doesn’t want help
Apr. 10 – RCMP detained a male on an arrest warrant after he had failed to comply with his Probation Order which compelled him to attend drug and counselling treatment. He was on Probation after being convicted of possessing a controlled substance. He was released from police custody on a Promise to Appear with a court appearance set for later this month in Lillooet.
Grownup games
Apr. 12 – Two men who were drinking beer and playing cards in a residence on Fraser St. got into a heated argument which led to a series tussles and skirmishes. Both parties allege that after engaging in a fight, they resumed playing cards only to start brawling again. One man sustained a deep cut to his ear which necessitated stitches. He sought charges against his friend, however police declined to support the request given the consensual nature of the fights.
Fire bug
Apr. 13 – RCMP investigated a complaint that a male was observed haphazardly lighting grass fires along St. Georges Rd. The reckless behaviour precipitated the services of Lytton Fire & Rescue who fought the resulting blaze which was in close proximity to several homes. Police will be forwarding recommendations to Crown Counsel in support of the male responsible be charged with arson. Anyone who may have witnessed this event, are being encouraged to make a report to the Lytton RCMP at 250-455-2225.Surprise visit
Against her will
Apr. 13 – Police received a call from a concerned citizen that a female was being held against her will by her boyfriend inside a Drynock Rd. residence. Officers promptly attended and found the pair joviously consuming beer and listening to music. Both denied that there had been any sort of altercation and were seemingly surprised that police were called upon to attend their home.
Ditched
Apr. 14 – An off-duty officer travelling through Spences Bridge observed a pair of feet protruding from the ditch which paralleled the highway. The officer found a male passed out, who smelled strongly of liquor. He was awakened but seemed disorientated and was subsequently arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. He was lodged into cells where he could sober up in a safe environment.
Assault charges
Apr. 16 – RCMP were called upon to intervene in a fight between two adult males on North Spencer Rd. As a result of the fisticuffs, one male required medical attention for a badly injured shoulder. After speaking with witnesses, police learned that one of the males initiated the brawl. Police are recommending to Crown Counsel that the instigator be charged with assault causing bodily harm.
