The 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 57 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Some highlights are as follows:
Open liquor
On Feb. 27, investigators from Cariboo-Chilcotin Traffic Services were conducting a roadside check on Canim-Hendrix Lake Road near Buffalo Creek when a male driver of a Ford pick-up truck who approached the check-stop displayed symptoms of liquor consumption.
An approved screening device was administered at the scene and the result was a “warn.” A second test was administered and the result was also a “warn.”
The driver was issued a three-day immediate roadside driving prohibition and a ticket for having open liquor in the vehicle.
Man assaulted
On Feb. 26, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a report of an assault at Canim Lake First Nations.
A male victim was transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
A 44-year-old male was arrested for the assault. The male suspect was released on a series of conditions with a court date of April 12 in 100 Mile House.
The investigation into this matter is continuing.
Rollover MVI
On Feb. 23, 100 Mile RCMP and emergency crews responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover incident on Highway 24 near the Interlakes Corner.
The male driver of a Dodge Caravan lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle left the roadway flipping in the ditch. There were no serious injuries in this motor vehicle incident (MVI); however, the male driver was taken to 100 Mile District General Hospital as a precaution.
Fraud alert
Police across Canada are being made aware of an emerging fraud.
Potential victims are being contacted by phone advising that their assistance is required in catching a bank employee who has been stealing money.
The fraudster is posing as a bank investigator.
The victims are instructed to withdraw cash from a bank branch and then place the money in an envelope, which is turned over to the “investigator.”
Victims are being solicited on multiple occasions if this fraud is successful on the first attempt.
100 Mile House RCMP are reminding the public to be vigilant to possible frauds and to not give out money or personal information without first verifying the source.
