90-Day Suspension
A 32 year-old male from Prince George had his vehicle impounded for 30 days during the early morning of July 5 after failing an alcohol roadside screening device test. The male provided two separate samples of his breath which both registered a “fail” reading on the devices. The male will also face a driving suspension for 90 days.
Pedestrian Collision
Local police and Ambulance personnel responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Highway 1 near Forde Station Road on July 5 just after 1 a.m.
A 25 year-old male from Calgary was killed after being struck by an eastbound tractor trailer.
“Police have reviewed the video obtained from the dash cam of the vehicle, and we do not expect that charges will be pursued against the driver of the tractor trailer,” states Golden-Field RCMP spokesperson Cst. Spencer Lainchbury The file has since been passed on to the BC Coroner Service for investigation. The coroner’s office has identified the deceased as Andrew McKenzie Robertson of Calgary.
Vandalism on Beaverfoot
Police are asking anyone with information regarding some vandalism contact them after two windows were smashed out of a rafting bus parked near the Beaverfoot Road on July 5. The estimated value of the damage is $1500. Anyone with information can contact the Golden-Field RCMP at 250-344-2221 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Collision at Takakkaw
On July 5, police and BC Ambulance were called to a collision on Highway 1 near Takakkaw Falls. Minor injuries were reported and resulted in delays while police and rescue crews investigated.
Break & Enter
Police are still investigating after they received a report of a Break & Enter on July 7 in which it was alleged that a male walked in to a residence demanding he be paid back for monies owed by one of the occupants inside, before allegedly assaulting another occupant.
The male is then believed to have been kicked out but returned, kicking down the door of the house and allegedly stealing a nearby set of headphones. Charges for Break & Enter, Assault, Mischief, Theft and two counts of breaching court ordered conditions have been forwarded against the 22 year-old male from Golden who was set to appear in court on July 14.
Thefts from Unlocked Vehicles
Police are once again reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables inside when leaving their vehicles unattended after two separate thefts from vehicles over the week. The first report was received on July 7 after the owner noticed someone had taken her satellite radio unit out of her unlocked truck parked on 11th Street South. A second report was received on July 12 after another person noticed that an aftermarket audio system was stolen out of a vehicle parked near 10th Street South.
Vehicle Slides off Road
Tow crews worked hard during the early evening of July 10 after a vehicle went off the road to Cedar Lake. “The driver indicated that they had pulled to the side of the road to allow another vehicle to pass when the vehicle slowly began sliding down the embankment,” says Cst. Lainchbury. No injuries were reported and the tow company was able to recover the vehicle.
Rowdy Tourists
A group staying at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort was given a warning by police after received complaints from a nearby business that the group had been rowdy and attempted to steal a tip jar off of the bar.
The group apologized for their actions, and no further complaints were received regarding the group.
Crowd Loitering in Yard
Police were called to a residence on the south side of the Pedestrian Bridge on July 11 after the owner reported seeing some males standing in her yard underneath one of her windows. Police were near the area and responded immediately speaking with a group of youths walking near the residence. “This area is often flooded with the bar crowd leaving the downtown core after drinking, and is a common place for people to convene after a night of drinking,” said Cst. Lainchbury. “We are working on increasing patrols in the area at night, specifically after bar close in hopes that we can clear the area out allowing the residents to sleep.”
Armed Robbery
On July 11 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Golden-Field RCMP were advised of an armed robbery at a local ice cream stand near the Trans Canada Frontage Road. Police responded and spoke with witnesses and staff who advised police that a female approximately 30-35 years old approached the stand showing a black hand gun and demanding the employee hand over the cash tray.
The female is described as:
– 30-35 years old
– approximately 5’8” tall
– brown hair
– yellow teeth, with several missing and a large gap on the right side
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information regarding the robbery is asked to contact local police or Crimestoppers. A reward may be given for information that leads to the arrest of the individual responsible.
Unruly Passengers
Police were called to the Greyhound bus station during the evening of July 11 and early morning of July 12 to assist with two separate passengers.
The first passenger was reported to be being verbally abusive to the bus driver, and police were called to keep the peace while the passenger was advised that he was no longer welcome on the bus. A few hours later, police were called once again after a different passenger became upset with a different driver when he was not allowed to board using an old bus ticket.
“The driver refused to allow the passenger on as she had no vacant seats at which point it was alleged that the male began screaming and shouting at the driver,” said Cst. Lainchbury. In both incidents arrangements were made for the passengers to take other buses and no further complaints were received.
Speeding Offences
The Golden-Field RCMP Traffic Services Unit cracked down on speeding offences throughout the week issuing several tickets and vehicle impoundments for excessive speeds.
“Around nineteen violation tickets were issued during a two hour traffic blitz on the Golden Hill July 10,” advised Cst. Lainchbury. That added to the total for the week which saw police impound seven vehicles for excessive speed. Some of the speeds recorded included 160km/h in a 100km/h zone, and two 47km/h in a 60 and 70km/h zone.
A 61 year-old male from North Vancouver had his vehicle impounded for 30 days and his licence suspended for 90 days after members of the Golden RCMP Traffic Services Unit observed a male drive through a stop sign on the Trans Canada Highway Frontage Road on July 10.
“A traffic stop was initiated and the police officer observed signs that the driver had alcohol in his body,” says Cst. Lainchbury. The male provided a sample of his breath into an approved roadside screening device, which resulted in a “fail” reading.
