Decomposed remains turn out to be those of a bear

The 100 Mile RCMP responded to 74 complaints and calls for service during the past week.

 

The 100 Mile RCMP responded to 74 complaints and calls for service during the past week.

 

Probation breached

At 8:30 p.m. on July 22, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle, which was located on Horse Lake Road and stopped.

A male passenger was found to be in possession of open liquor. After computer checks were completed, it was learned the male had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and he was on probation.

He was found to be in breach of his probation conditions. He was arrested and lodged in cells over night.

Charges are being recommended for breach of probation.

 

Remains discovered

On July 19, 100 Mile RCMP were advised some decomposed remains were located in a rural area west of Lac la Hache.

Some people who were motor biking in the area located the remains.

The police with assistance of the BC Coroners Service determined that the remains belonged to a bear after a portion of a paw was X-rayed.

 

Impaired ATV driver

At 8:20 p.m. on July 18, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a complaint of an ATV accident in the Interlakes area.

The male driver of an ATV rolled his machine on some private property. After being treated for some minor injuries, it was determined he was under the influence of alcohol and was brought to the 100 Mile House detachment for a breath test.

Two breath samples over the legal limit were obtained. Charges are being recommended for impaired driving.

 

Warning

The RCMP would like to remind people that charges of impaired driving could result if a person is in the care and control of any motorized vehicle.

The location of the driving is not a determining factor.

 

100 Mile House Free Press