100 Mile House RCMP responded to 61 complaints and calls for service during the past week.
Slow down
There were 11 collisions reported during the past week.
Out of these 11 collisions, seven were directly related to deteriorating weather and road conditions. Four of the vehicles from these collisions were not properly equipped with adequate winter tires.
100 Mile RCMP are, again, reminding the travelling public that winter tires are required and winter driving conditions are in effect. Slow down!
Arson and B&E
On Dec. 14, police were called to a cabin on Hillside Road in Forest Grove that had been burnt to the ground.
There were indications that a shed on the property had also been broken into. Footwear impressions led away from the scene to a residence nearby. A search warrant was obtained and executed at the residence.
As a result, a youth was arrested and transported to the 100 Mile RCMP detachment. The youth was released from custody on several conditions.
The investigation into this matter is continuing. The youth cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Police are asking for anyone with further information about this arson and break-and-enter to contact the 100 Mile RCMP at 250-395-2456.
Impaired driving
On Dec. 11, police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in 100 Mile House, and the suspect vehicle was located shortly after the complaint was made.
The male driver displayed symptoms of having consumed liquor. An approved roadside screening device was administered and the result was a fail.
The driver met the criteria and he was subsequently issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. His vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.
Assistance sought
Sometime overnight on Dec. 9, unknown culprits broke into the 100 Mile Junior Secondary School.
Damage was done inside the gymnasium, including a fire extinguisher being discharged.
The investigation into this matter is continuing.
Sometime within the past two weeks, unknown culprits stole diesel fuel from vehicle fuel tanks at a business on Alder Avenue in 100 Mile House. The investigation into these thefts is continuing.
If you have any information on this or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area, call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your identity will remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party CrimeStoppers will pay cash for the TIP.
