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Another active week for local RCMP

100 Mile House RCMP responded to 92 complaints and calls for service during the past week.

100 Mile House RCMP responded to 92 complaints and calls for service during the past week.

 

Driving prohibited

On Aug. 12, 100 Mile House RCMP were conducting routine patrols on Canim-Hendrix Lake Road near Forest Grove. An officer happened upon a Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck stopped in the middle of the road. When the officer approached the still-idling vehicle, a lone male was observed seated behind the wheel. An odor of liquor was detected from the occupant. An approved screening device was administered at the side of the road. The result from the male driver was a fail. A second test was requested and administered. The result was again a fail. The operator met the requirements of the I.R.P. legislation and was issued a 90-day driving prohibition. The vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days. The male operator was not from the 100 Mile House area.

Motor theft

On Aug. 10, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of a theft of a 2005 Mercury 9.9  hp outboard engine from a residence in the 600 block of Norman Road in 100 Mile House that occurred sometime between July 28 and August 10. Anyone having information about this theft is asked to call the 100 Mile House RCMP or call Crime Stoppers.

Handgun seized

On Aug. 8, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to an uttering threats and firearms complaint from the community of Hendrix Lake, north-east of 100 Mile House. The incident appeared to be related to an argument that occurred earlier the previous day between two neighbours. It was alleged that a handgun was discharged at the scene of the argument. When police attended, the male suspect was arrested without incident. Two rifles and a handgun were recovered from the suspect's property. The accused was remanded into custody with a court appearance on August 14 for charges of assault, uttering threats, unlawful possession of a restricted firearm and careless use of a firearm.

Thief surprised

Early in the morning of Aug. 7, a resident of Scott Road in 100 Mile House surprised a thief in the process of stealing a Honda dirt bike from his backyard. Police were called as the suspect fled with the motorcycle. The thief and the motorcycle were apprehended a short distance away from the scene. Charges of theft under $5000 and possession of stolen property are being recommended to Crown against a 42 year old resident of 100 Mile House. The suspect was released on a recognizance with a court date of November 6 in 100 Mile House.

Three car collision

On Aug. 7, 100 Mile House RCMP and 100 Mile House Traffic Services responded to a three vehicle collision on Highway 97 at Ninth Street in 100 Mile House. The north-bound driver of a Jeep signaled and slowed down as he was turning left onto Ninth Street from the Highway. The vehicle following behind the Jeep also slowed down. The third vehicle back, a Kia Sedona van, impacted the rear of the second car which then collided with the rear of the Jeep. The female driver of the second car was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. The other vehicle occupants were not injured. The female driver of the third vehicle was issued a violation ticket for following too close.

There were two drivers charged for excessive speed in the 100 Mile House area over the last week. The speeds ranged from 45 to 51 km/h over the posted speed limit. Neither driver were from the 100 Mile House area. Both vehicles were impounded for seven days.