By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac

911/False alarms:

In a period of one week, out of 42 calls for service, 17 were on 911 abandoned and false alarm calls. The majority are the result of cell phones programed to dial 911 and the press of one number. These are results of accidently hitting the button.

Missing person search; man okay

At 1:08 p.m. on Jan. 29, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment, as well as Golden Detachment, received a report of a missing person who did not arrive at an expected destination at a prearranged time. Patrols were negative; however, both detachments were informed later that the 52-year-old male had eventually returned home safe and sound.

Mischief but no charges pursued

At 3:19 p.m. on Jan. 29, Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a disturbance complaint on Kootenay #3 Road. A 36-year-old male was destroying property at a residence. The male was arrested for mischief and lodged in cells until sober. The victim did not wish to pursue charges.

Delta ID theft victim lives in Invermere

At 1 p.m. on Jan. 30, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment assisted Delta police in regard to a theft of identification investigation being done in Delta. Delta police have a suspect in their investigation and the victim resides in the Invermere area.

Early morning disturber arrested

At 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 31, Detachment Officers attended to a disturbance in the area of Big Horn Meadows in Radium Hot Springs. A 28-year-old male from Radium was apprehended due to his actions and taken to the Invermere & District Hospital. Once released the male was lodged in cells until sober.

Charge following 3 a.m. domestic assault

At 3 a.m. on Jan. 31, Detachment officers responded to a domestic assault with weapon in the 7000 block of Prospector Road in Radium. The investigation resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old male from Radium. A knife was seized at the scene. There was no evidence that the victim was harmed with the knife. The investigation resulted in the male being charged with assault and was released for court on April 13 with conditions of no contact with the victim.

Lost and impaired land Radium women night in cells

At 5:40 a.m. on Jan. 31, BC Ambulance services requested police assistance at the Radium Golf Course to assist with an intoxicated female. On attendance it was determined that the 25-year-old female from Radium was unable to locate a friend or able to attend her residence. The female was arrested for drunk in public and lodged in cells until sober.

Failing to remain at the scene

Columbia Valley Detachment received a report of a hit and run that was confirmed via video surveillance at 11:50 p.m. on Jan. 31. As a result, a 24-year-old male from Windermere was charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident when his 2006 Dodge pickup made contact with a 2006 Buick.

Citizens on Patrol

I am going to make another pitch for this program. We are looking for volunteers in the community that may wish to become involved in Citizens on Patrol for Radium Hot Springs and Invermere.

My concern is that the few who are involved in each community are unable to spread their time and involvement in the program and risk burn out. If you want to look into this and wish more information, contact me at the detachment. If there is enough interest we can arrange an information session.

Nothing to do with police work!

How do you find yourself on the four yard line with 20 seconds on the clock, four opportunities with timeouts remaining?

Super Bowl back-to-back win opportunity and you don’t give the ball to Marshawn Lynch and punch your way in to victory! My team, but I refuse to feel sorry for them. Thanks for allowing me to vent.

Now, having gotten that out of the system, for you guys a reminder of an important event that happens every February that would be devastating if you happen to forget.

This weekend is the Calgary Boat Show; fishing, hunting and outdoor vendors on mass. If you are going down I could use some support in the Lund fishing boat section around 1 p.m. Saturday. I will be easy to spot. I will be the one on my knees pleading that I will be a good boy. Unfortunately the scouting report I’m getting back is not in my favor this year.

However, that will not prevent me from using all my negotiation, interrogation and critical incident response skills learned over the years that the RCMP has taught me. My problem is I’m up against her many years of wife and mother skills and tactics. So, not optimistic.

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