100 Mile House RCMP responded to 70 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls.
Shoplifting incident
On June 8, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a report of a shoplifting incident at a business on Alder Avenue.
Two male residents of 100 Mile House were located a short distance away and arrested. The 40- and 45-year-old men were later released on a promise to appear for court at a later date.
Charges of theft under $5,000 will be forwarded to the Crown.
Cabin vandalism
On June 6, RCMP received a report of a broken window to a seasonal property on Canim Place.
It is not known when this occurred; however, there was a similar issue reported to another residence in the same area the previous week.
Golf clubs stolen
On June 5, RCMP received a report of a theft from vehicle on the 200 block of Eighth Street.
A set of Calloway and Nike golf clubs were stolen from the vehicle. It is believed to have occurred sometime after 7 p.m. the previous night.
Driving prohibition
At 10:30 p.m. on June 5, RCMP members were conducting a roadside check on Horse Lake Road.
A vehicle was stopped and the driver, a 53-year-old 100 Mile House area man, exhibited symptoms of alcohol consumption. A breath test was administered using an approved screening device and the result was a warn.
The man was issued a three-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) and his vehicle was impounded as a result.
Conditions breach
On June 4, RCMP arrested a 44-year-old 100 Mile House man for breaching a number of court-imposed conditions regarding reporting conditions and contact with victims relating to a charge of break-and-enter.
The man was subsequently detained in custody and will make a court appearance in Williams Lake this week.
Money stolen
On June 3, a break-and-enter was reported to the office at the 108 Golf Resort, as a small sum of money was taken.
It was believed to have occurred between 10 p.m. the night previous and 6:45 a.m. on June 3.
Drinking driver
Around 10:20 p.m. on June 3, 100 Mile House RCMP stopped a vehicle on First Street after receiving a complaint that the driver was possibly impaired.
The driver, a 41-year-old 100 Mile House area woman, exhibited symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. A breath test was administered using an approved screening device and the result was a warn.
The woman was issued a three-day IRP and her vehicle was impounded as a result.
Roadside checks
100 Mile House RCMP conducted a number of roadside checks in Canim Lake, Horse Lake and 108 Mile Ranch during the past week.
Two IRPs were served as a result of alcohol consumption, two drug seizures were made, and a number of warnings and violation tickets were issued for Motor Vehicle Act violations.
Overall, given the total number of vehicles checked, the compliance was very good.
RCMP members will continue to conduct roadside checks throughout the summer.
