ASHCROFT
Soft bed of snow
Feb. 10 at 6:20 pm police received a report of a hitchhiker passed out in the snow near the intersection of Hwy 97 and 99. The 36 year old Canim Lake man was being assisted by BC Ambulance attendants when police arrived. He was not injured but was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested for being drunk in a public place and lodged in cells until sober.
Gate crashed open
Feb. 10 police were called to the Ashcroft Treating plant on Evans Rd. for a possible break and enter. A locked gate had been forced open, but nothing appeared to be missing. Officers noticed scrapes on the metal posts that were consistent with a vehicle pushing it open. The matter is under investigation.
A lot too fast
Feb. 11 at 3:53 pm police stopped a white Chevrolet Malibu for excessive speed on Hwy 1 by the Perry Feedlot. The car, carrying a valid temporary permit, was travelling at 151 kph in a 100 kph zone. The 18 year old Dawson Creek man was given a ticket for excessive speed and his father’s car was towed and impounded for seven days.
Changing places
Feb. 12 at 1 pm a 27 year old Cache Creek man called 911 to report that his 47 year old room mate and landlord was threatening him and he had barricaded himself in his room. Police attended and helped calm the situation. Since the complainant was already in the process of moving out, they stayed until the move was completed.
Skating condition
Feb. 13 at 1:20 am police attended a single vehicle rollover on Hwy 1 south of Ashcroft where a 31 year old Nanaimo man lost control of his vehicle on very slippery road conditions. The man and his passenger, a 30 year old Nanaimo woman, were given a ride to the Ashcroft hospital by a passing motorist. Neither were injured.
Key facts
Feb. 15 at 3:37 pm a 28 year old Cache Creek man complained that someone had keyed the roof of his truck. He told police it might have occurred in Kamloops earlier in the day. The officer took note of the damage but it didn’t appear to have been marked by a key. The complainant revised his statement later, telling police that someone must have bypassed the security system in his truck and taken it for a joyride while he was in Kamloops. However, he could not offer any proof to support this.
Idle complaints
Feb. 15 at 10:45 am police received a complaint from Ashcroft Elementary School that every morning, the same vehicle would sit outside the school and idle for an annoying period of time, disturbing students and pedestrians. The vehicle’s owner, a 54 year old man dropping off students, was advised of the complaint and agreed to turn the engine off when parked.
LYTTON
Long history
Feb. 1 – Police intervened in a domestic argument at the Gladwin Trailer Park. The long-time partners were both under the influence of alcohol and police feared the incident would escalate into violence. The female departed the residence prior the arrival of RCMP members. The couple has since worked out their differences.
Hyak B&E
Feb. 1 – RCMP investigated a break and enter at the Hyak Rafting compound on Main St. Several out-buildings had been entered after a set of keys were stolen from the main clubhouse. The matter is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 455-2225.
You’re fired
Feb. 2 – A young male attended the Lytton Employment Centre in search of a job but passed out from intoxication. Police attended and arrested for being drunk in a public place. He was lodged in cells until sober and charged under the LCLA upon his release.
Police invited
Feb. 3 – RCMP members attended a 911 call from a house on Alkali Rd. in the early morning hours. Police located numerous drunks inside the residence, but nobody would admit to phoning for help. Police had concerns for the welfare of a young woman in the home and offered her a ride to another residence for the evening, which she accepted.
Threats made
Feb. 4 – A male residing outside of town made death threats against a Lytton man accused of sexual assault against one of his relaives. Police spoke with the man who stated he was overwhelmed by the news and made the threats in vein. No charges were laid.
Slippery highway
Feb. 6 – RCMP responded to several accidents north of Spences Bridge on Hwy 1 as drivers lost control on the slippery roads. No serious injuries were sustained as a result of the incidents. The highway had been inadequately maintained as there was no evidence of any salt or sand on the snow compacted road.
Elk on the road
Feb. 11 – An elderly male travelling north on Hwy 1 near the Skuppah Reserve ran into a herd of elk on the roadway. His mini van struck one of the animals which caused his vehicle to spin out of control resulting and enter the southbound lane where he was struck head-on by a transport truck. Everyone escaped the incident without serious injury, including the elk.
