100 Mile RCMP responded to 96 complaints and calls for service during the past week.
Impaired driver
100 Mile RCMP and Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Canim Lake First Nation on July 17.
The vehicle description and driver’s name were provided and the vehicle was located.
The female driver displayed symptoms of intoxication and was detained for impaired driving and taken to the 100 Mile House detachment where two breath samples were obtained.
The driver was also issued violation tickets for driving an uninsured vehicle and not having a valid driver’s license. She was released from custody with a court date on Oct. 13 in 100 Mile House.
OSB theft
100 Mile House RCMP received a complaint of theft of oriented strand board (OSB) from Norbord Inc. on Exeter Road on July 17.
A male suspect was observed loading approximately $1000 in product onto a pick-up truck. The male was located and arrested for theft under $5000. He was released on a promise to appear in 100 Mile House Provincial Court on Nov. 18.
The investigation is continuing.
Motorcycle collision
Police and emergency crews were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle collision on Canim Hendrix Lake Road near Kennedy Road on July 16 at 7:20 p.m.
The driver of the motorcycle apparently lost control of the bike on gravel and slid into the ditch.
The driver was transported to 100 Mile House & District Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Impaired driver
In the early morning hours of July 16, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver leaving 103 Mile.
The driver’s name and vehicle description were provided and investigators were able to intercept the vehicle in 100 Mile House.
The male driver displayed symptoms of liquor consumption. An approved screening device was
administered at the scene and the result was a “fail.”
A second test was requested and the result was also a “fail.”
The driver was issued a 90 day immediate roadside driving prohibition and his vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.
Trailer rear-ended
Two north-bound vehicles collided on Highway 97 just north of 100 Mile House on July 15 at 5:40 p.m.
A pick-up truck destined to Prince George was towing a pontoon boat. The driver of a Ford Econoline van drove into the rear of the boat and trailer. Both the van and the boat and trailer were
disabled as a result of this collision and were towed from the scene.
None of the occupants of either vehicle were injured.
The driver of the van is facing charges under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Driver extracted
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Easzee Drive and Highway 97 at the entrance to 108 Mile Ranch at 7:45 a.m. on July 15.
The driver of a Chevrolet Cavalier turned north onto Highway 97 in front of a white south-bound Chevrolet Silverado.
The south-bound vehicle was unable to avoid a collision and struck the Cavalier in the driver’s side. The impact caused the Cavalier to be pushed across the north-bound lanes and come to rest on the verge.
Several people stopped to render assistance.
The female driver of the Cavalier was extracted by the use of the jaws of life and taken to
100 Mile House & District Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
The occupants of the pick-up truck were not injured.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Once the debris was cleared, both lanes were re-opened for traffic.
The driver of the Cavalier is facing charges under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Vehicle rollover
Police and rescue crews were dispatched to a single vehicle roll-over collision which
occurred on Highway 97 just north of the 103 Mile at 10:45 p.m. on July 14.
The driver of a red Pontiac G5 appeared to have lost control, left the roadway and rolled.
The female driver was examined at the scene; she was not injured. Speed and liquor were not factors in this collision.
CRIME STOPPERS TIPS OF THE WEEK
On July 17, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report that a woman walking on Birch Avenue near Donex Pharmacy received an elbow in the ribs from an unknown male in his 30’s.
The male swore at her and continued walking north towards Save-On-Foods.
The male is described as being in his mid-30’s, having dark blond hair, wearing a bright blue shirt and jeans.
The downtown area was very busy with the South Cariboo Farmers' Market at the time.
Patrols were made in the area but the suspect was not located.
On July 15, unknown culprits entered an unlocked pick-up truck parked in the business area on Highway 97 in 100 Mile House and stole a Samsung Galaxy S6 cellphone.
This is the third theft from unlocked vehicles in the last two weeks.
Drivers are reminded to secure their valuables and lock their vehicles.
If you have any information on this or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area,call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also contact www.bccrimestoppers.com. Your identity will remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.