Police Week continues with more investigations of interest and the following observation by RCMP Staff Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky:
“As the long weekend nears, the Trans-Canada Highway will be getting busier. As can be noted by the number of erratic driving complaints we have received, there are a lot of drivers who do not respect the safety of others. The RCMP encourage drivers to drive with care, watch out for wildlife on the roads, and drive to the posted speed limit.”
Now, here’s a list of the case files opened on Tuesday and during the early part of Wednesday:
2015-1442 – Erratic Driver
At noon on Tuesday, May 12, the Revelstoke RCMP were advised of an eastbound vehicle that failed to stop for a construction site flagger’s stop sign. The vehicle was travelling towards Golden and therefore Golden RCMP Detachment sought out the vehicle.
2015-1345 – Abandoned vehicle
The RCMP received a call about a vehicle parked in a resident’s yard that had been there since last week. The owner of the vehicle was located and asked to move their vehicle.
2015-1347 – Erratic Driver
On May 12 at 3:43 pm the Revelstoke RCMP received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 1 leaving Revelstoke and heading eastbound. The vehicle was reportedly a tan Honda car with Alberta licence plates. It was reported passing on corners and construction zone double solids.
2015-1348 – Commercial Vehicle
At 9:30 pm the RCMP received a report of a westbound tractor trailer heading into Revelstoke on the TCH with no lights on the trailer. No licence plate was obtained or unit number. The vehicle was not located.
2015-1349 – Possible intoxicated female
Report received at 10:30 pm of a female intoxicated at a business on Victoria Road. Police attended and determined that the female was not intoxicated.
2015-1350 – Suspicious Occurrence
Just before 1 am on May 13 he Revelstoke RCMP received a report of a possible indecent act at a local business on Victoria Road. Staff called and advised that an unidentified Caucasian male with dirty blond hair who appeared to be wearing nothing but a poncho had been running around the store then left. The male did not expose himself while in the store as he was covered by a red poncho but looked as if he was trying to record himself on his cell phone while appearing to wear nothing underneath while in the store. Police made extensive patrols but were unable to locate the man.
2015-1351 – Intoxicated person
A report was received by the RCMP at approximately 1:30 am of an intoxicated female at a local motel. Police aided in ensuring the safety of the woman.
2015-1352 – Assist Revelstoke Fire Department
At approximately 6 am the RCMP were asked to assist the Fire Department with a situation at Downie Timber. The fire occurred overnight and the sprinkler systems appeared to have put it out.
2015-1354 – Drug Use
Staff at a local elementary school reported the use of marijuana near the school. Police attended and spoke with residents who were apologetic for their actions.
Our local Mounties would like to remind everyone of the Police Week Community BBQ at the RCMP detachment’s back parking lot at 404 Campbell Avenue from 11 am to 1 pm on Thursday May 14. $5 will get you a burder and a drink with all profits going to the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter. Police vehicles will be on display.
