100 Mile House RCMP responded to 81 calls for service during the past week. Some highlights are as follows:
Speeding trucker
On Aug. 28, a fully loaded logging truck was reported to be speeding through Forest Grove on Canim-Hendrix Lake Road.
Patrols were made; however, the truck was not located.
IRP issued
Around 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 27, a white Dodge truck crashed into a ditch on Aalton Road near 100 Mile House and then left the scene.
Evidence left behind alerted witnesses that alcohol may be involved and it was reported to police.
100 Mile House RCMP and Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services member located and stopped a truck matching the description given.
The driver was showing signs of impairment, which led to the driver providing breath samples to a roadside screening device.
The driver was found to be impaired by alcohol and he was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) and his truck was impounded for 30 days.
Blown tire
In the early morning hours on Aug. 26, a call was received stating a truck was being driven on its wheel rim.
The abandoned vehicle was located at 100 Mile District General Hospital. It was apparent the vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle incident (MVI) that injured one of the passengers.
The driver and passengers were located nearby, and as a result of the investigation, violation tickets will be issued to the registered owner.
Registered owners can be issued violation tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act as a result of infractions committed by those operating the vehicle where the driver is not identified and the vehicle is.
Man in distress
On Aug. 26, an intoxicated male was reported in the parking lot of a business on Highway 97 in 100 Mile.
RCMP members attended and the male was found to be in distress and ambulance was called to transport him to the hospital to receive treatment.
Roadside suspension
Around 9:20 p.m. on Aug. 26, a vehicle showing some erratic driving behaviour was seen on Highway 97 in 100 Mile House.
It was followed by police to a parking lot. The driver showed symptoms of impairment.
The police requested the driver provide a breath sample on a roadside screening test, which resulted in a warn reading.
The driver was issued a three-day day IRP. The truck was impounded for three days.
Warnings issued
Around 11 p.m. on Aug. 26, 100 Mile House RCMP and Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services members set up a check stop on Horse Lake Road.
Several vehicles were stopped and warnings were issued.
One vehicle refused to stop for the check stop and was pulled over a short distance away. The driver was issued a violation ticket.
Ring lost
On Aug. 25, a diamond ring with a gold band was reported lost between 108 Mile Ranch and 100 Mile House.
If found, please give it to the RCMP, so it can be reunited with its owner.
False reports
On Aug. 25, several false reports of a violent nature were received from an intoxicated male who was at a family member’s residence.
The male was eventually arrested for public mischief (false or purposefully misleading reports to police) and lodged in cells until sober. He was released without charges.
Shoplifting
On Aug. 24, a report of shoplifting was received from an employee at Fields in 100 Mile House.
Police attended and found a member of the public attempted to confront the two males when one brandished a knife. Both males fled on foot.
Surveillance was obtained and both males have been identified. 100 Mile House RCMP are completing the investigation and will be speaking to both of them.
