The 100 Mile RCMP responded to 89 complaints and calls for service during the past week.
Speedsters caught
100 Mile Traffic Services stopped four vehicles for excessive speeding during the past week.
Vehicles were impounded and fines were issued to the out-of-town drivers.
Suspended driver
On July 28, 100 Mile House RCMP conducted a traffic stop with a jeep after computer records indicated the owner was a suspended driver.
The owner was driving the vehicle and will be facing charges of driving while suspended. The vehicle was impounded.
Impaired driving
On July 26 at 9:57 p.m., the police responded to a call of an erratic driver.
The vehicle was located near Lynx Road in Forest Grove and stopped. A male driver, who was found to be impaired, was returned to the RCMP detachment where two breath samples of 180 and 170 mgs were received.
The vehicle was impounded and the driver was released to face charges of impaired driving.
Prohibited driver
On July 25 at 2:20 p.m., 100 Mile Traffic Services stopped a vehicle for speeding and being operated by a prohibited driver.
The driver showed strong signs of impairment and was detained for an impaired driving investigation. The operator was taken to the RCMP detachment where two breath samples of 330 and 310 mgs were received.
The vehicle was impounded and the driver was released to face charges of impaired driving and driving while prohibited.
Truck flipped
On July 25 at 7:45 am., 100 Mile RCMP responded to a complaint of a semi truck accident on the Exeter Truck Route.
Upon attendance, a chip truck was found to be on its side in the ditch. The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Investigation into this incident indicates that speed relative to the road conditions was a factor in the crash.
The driver has been charged for driving without due care and attention and for not wearing a seat belt.
