Cranbrook RCMP responded to 156 calls for service from May 4 to May 10. This week’s police report was given by Staff Sgt. Dave Dubnyk.
May 4
12:59 a.m. Report of vandalism to a vehicle. The complainant said they know the subject and police are investigating the matter.
10:01 a.m. A caller reported an abandoned food truck trailer with no plate in a local parking lot. They requested that the trailer be towed.
12:34 p.m. A bottle of liquor was stolen from a local liquor establishment.
12:44 p.m. A caller reported seeing someone throw a considerable amount of garbage out of a vehicle’s window.
1:26 p.m. A possible impaired driver was reported.
1:27 p.m. Report of a hit and run incident in a local department store parking lot.
2:18 p.m. Police recovered a stolen vehicle that had been left abandoned in the Gold Creek area.
3:05 p.m. Two framed pictures were reported stolen from a vehicle while it was parked downtown.
3:38 p.m. A noise disturbance was reported on 7th Avenue South. It consisted of yelling and screaming coming from the backyard of a residence.
4:05 p.m. A found wallet was turned in to the detachment.
5:46 p.m. A caller reported seeing what could be a hazardous situation, after seeing a car with what looked to be a loose front tire. The car was headed towards Kimberley.
6:05 p.m. A report of a suspicious person hanging around the 100 block of 7th Avenue South.
6:48 p.m. Report of a disturbance at a residence on 7th Avenue South.
7:15 p.m. A resident reported that people were trespassing on his property. The caller said the individuals were hopping the fence to walk through the yard.
8:45 p.m. A report of a missing youth. Police located the youth and returned to the parents.
9:14 p.m. Vehicles were reported to be speeding down the 1500 block of 1st Street South.
May 5
12:43 a.m. An assault was reported. The police investigation found that there was an altercation earlier at a local liquor establishment, but also revealed that the fight was consensual.
1:31 a.m. A report of a possible impaired driver. Police patrolled but could not locate the vehicle and there were no further calls.
1:57 a.m. Police received a call about a disturbance on the 100 block of 17th Street South.
8:27 a.m. Vandalism to a vehicle was reported on the 300 block of 5th Avenue South. The vehicle’s front window was smashed and the roof dented. That likely happened sometime over the weekend.
10:56 a.m. A Kobo e-reader was reported stolen from a local hotel.
11:47 a.m. A sexual assault was reported.
12:30 p.m. A report of vandalism to a vehicle on 100 block of 8th Avenue South. A window was smashed. Police said the matter is connected with an ongoing relationship separation.
12:46 p.m. A complainant reported harassing messages on Facebook.
12:55 p.m. A two vehicle accident occurred at the corner of Highway 95A and Mission Road. There were minor injuries. Police determined that one of the vehicles had failed to yield and the driver of that vehicle was issued with a violation ticket.
4:03 p.m. Richmond RCMP requested assistance in executing an arrest warrant.
4:03 p.m. Fairview RCMP requested police get a statement from an local individual in regards to a hit and run.
4:21 p.m. An erratic driver was reported on Baker Street.
618 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious male on 30th Avenue and 17th Street South.
7:08 p.m. Report of an intoxicated female on the 500 block of Victoria Avenue. The woman could barely stand up. Police located the woman and because of her advanced level of intoxication she was transported to hospital via ambulance.
8:43 p.m. A youth was reported missing. The youth was found unharmed.
9:02 p.m. A caller reported threats following a road rage incident.
9:21 p.m. Report of threats stemming from a road rage incident.
9:39 p.m. A caller reported hearing what sounded like a gun shot. Police attended and did not hear the sound, nor did they locate anyone with a firearm. There were no more calls about the matter.
10:52 a.m. An assault was reported. It was between roommates at a local residence. Alcohol was involved.
May 6
1:28 a.m. A local individual with special needs did not return home. The individual went for a walk at 9 p.m. and didn’t return. The caller had searched for the subject for three hours, but couldn’t locate the person and so called police. Police Dog Services was called into action and after a two hour search for the person was located tangled in some heavy brush. He was in good spirits and able to walk without the help of the dog handler.
9:26 a.m. A hit and run was reported at a local grocery store.
9:33 a.m. Nelson RCMP requested local police to serve a subpoena on a witness in the area.
10:11 a.m. Building material was reported stolen from a tool shed.
3:37 p.m. There was a two vehicle accident on the 2000 block of highway 3/95. No injuries were reported.
5:08 p.m. An erratic driver was reported. The vehicle was a blue semi truck with B.C. licence plates. The vehicle was driving aggressively and turning without signaling.
6:57 p.m. Unknown vehicles were cutting through the complainants backyard.
9:11 p.m. An abandoned 911 call turned out to be a likely pocket dial.
9:24 p.m. An aggressive dog was reported in the 500 block of 18th Avenue North.
11:49 p.m. A disturbance was reported at a local hotel.
May 7
2:39 a.m. A single vehicle was reported in the ditch. The caller thought the driver may be impaired. When police arrived at the scene the vehicle had already been removed from the ditch. Police went to the owner of the vehicle’s residence and found there were no injuries in the accident. It was not possible for police to determine who was driving the vehicle.
3:55 a.m. A silent panic alarm was triggered at a local business. Police attended and found there was a male inside acting aggressively. He was also intoxicated and aggressively ripped a phone off the wall. Police arrested the man and he was lodged in a cell until sober, then released on a promise to appear, on charges of uttering threats and mischief.
7:40 a.m. Vernon parole officers requested Cranbrook police to arrest a local on parole violations.
12:40 p.m. An erratic driver was reported speeding and passing on solid lines.
12:54 p.m. A deer was reported and euthanized.
2:02 p.m. A hit and run was reported in a local grocery store.
2:33 p.m. The hospital issued a warrant under the Mental Health Act for an individual in need of an evaluation.
6:43 p.m. A blue Dodge pickup was reported speeding and passing unsafely.
7:00 p.m. An abandoned 911 call turned out to be an argument over division of property.
7:12 p.m. A caller requested assistance in removing unwanted guests from their residence.
May 8
5:58 a.m. Police were requested to keep the peace during a child custody issue.
9:40 a.m. An assault was reported. The complainant knows the suspect and is requesting charges. The matter is under investigation.
11:35 p.m. A caller reported that they were stuck up the Wild Horse River and requested police assistance.
May 9
9:42 a.m. A complainant reported that cash had been stolen from their wallet.
4:27 a.m. A caller reported that a vicious dog was biting the complainant and their dog on the 1400 block of Baker Street.
8:47 p.m. Loud music was reported in the 300 block of 5th Street South.
May 10
3:19 a.m. Two males were reported to be fighting.
4:37 p.m. A possible break and enter was reported at a local business. The door was found to be unsecured and left open. Police could not find signs of entry.
7:18 a.m. A Ford pickup out of Alberta was reported to be speeding and driving unsafely.
9:39 a.m. Police performed a wellbeing check on an individual and found there were no issues.
2:50 p.m. B.C. Ambulance requested assistance with a patient.
6:07 p.m. A caller reported they had found a vulgar message on their vehicle.
9:03 p.m. Airport security turned over a prohibited item to police.