100 Mile RCMP responded to 55 complaints and calls for service during the past week
Drinking drivers
There were two 90-day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibitions issued during the weekend.
The female driver of the first incident was from 100 Mile House. She was stopped as a result of irregular driving in the downtown area of 100 Mile.
She failed the approved roadside screening device both times. Her vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.
The male driver of the second incident was also from 100 Mile House and had been stopped for speeding on Highway 97.
He also failed the first roadside test, but declined a second test. The vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.
He was also issued violation tickets for speeding and driving without a valid driver’s licence.
Telephone fraud
Within the last months, there have been two reported incidents where people in the 100 Mile House area have fallen victim to a fraud.
Victims are contacted by a person stating relatives of the victims have been incarcerated in Quebec and require bail money. The victims are told to send money by Western Union, but once the money is sent, it is not recoverable.
100 Mile House RCMP are warning the public to be very cautious about responding to these types of phone calls and to not send money without confirming any of the information.
Fuel stolen
Within the last month, there have been a number of fuel thefts from various businesses in the 100 Mile House area.
Business owners are reminded to ensure that their fuel tanks are secured.
Anyone having information about these thefts is asked to call the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-32456 or call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).