By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac

Facebook contact a breach of conditions

Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment March 26 received a complaint of breach of conditions when an accused male made contact with a victim via Facebook. Police met with the male and made it clear that any further contact will result in an arrest and additional charges.

Disturbance dissipated

At 10 p.m. on March 27, the detachment received a complaint of a disturbance near the condos on 11th Avenue. Patrols of the area proved negative.

No charges after grocery thief bagged

At 9:30 p.m. on March 27, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of theft of approximately $200 worth of food items from Mountainside Market in Radium hot Springs. Surveillance video was viewed by the police. A 42-year-old female suspect from Calgary was located the next day in Radium. The money was paid in full. No charges were requested by the staff at Mountainside Market.

Pictionary riot averted

At 12:30 a.m. on March 27, detachment officers responded to a rowdy and loud group playing Pictionary in the 1700 block of 10th Avenue. Cpl. Simpson was able to calm the riot down and suggested that the group give up on Pictionary and switch to Charades.

Medic alert response

Officers responded to a residence in Windermere at 2 a.m. on March 28 with B.C. Ambulance personal due to a medic alert going off. Entry was gained into the residence to learn that the 89-year-old male had fallen asleep and rolled onto his medic alert panic button. The alert was reset and the officers departed. Not great to be shaken out of a sleep at 2 a.m. but great to see that the medic alert does in fact work.

Mischief in Fairmont

At 11:46 a.m. on March 28, officers responded to a complaint of mischief in the 4000 block of Fairmont Creek Road in Fairmont Hot Springs. Solar lights were destroyed, along with for sale signs pulled out of the ground and a yield sign pulled out. The yield sign was replaced by Mainroads.

Cell time for drunk in public

At 7 p.m. on March 28, detachment officers responded to a complaint of an intoxicated female in the 200 block of 3rd Avenue. The 41-year-old female was located and attempts were made to convince her to return to a residence with a sober friend who attempted to assist. The female refused to cooperate and was arrested and lodged in cells for drunk in public. She was released in the morning with a ticket for being drunk in public under the Liquor and Licensing Act.

Assault with a weapon in Canal Flats

At 1:41 a.m. on March 29, police responded to a complaint of assault with weapon in the 4000 block of Luck Avenue in Canal Flats. The investigation determined that a group of intoxicated people were at a residence when a 35-year-old female brandished a knife to a male. In the struggle a male’s hand was cut. The female was arrested and charged with assault with weapon and will appear in Invermere Provincial Court on June 16.

Ode to Doogie

I have to respond to Dan Walton’s aka Doogie Howser’s farewell speech to the community. I first met Dan when he came to my office and introduced himself as the new reporter in town.

My first thought I had was, “I wonder if his parents are aware he’s skipping class and pretending to be a reporter.” He looked like he was out of grade school. Hence, whenever I called the Pioneer looking for Dan I would ask for Doogie Howser, and the staff would put me through without question.

Knowing the history of new reporters coming to Golden and Invermere the last 19 years, I have come to realize that small town papers like small town detachments are training grounds and they, like officers, move on after a short stint.

I recall my welcome speech to Doogie. A speech I give to all new reporters. It went like this. “Thanks for coming in. Don’t really want to get to know you as I might get to like you and the next thing you know, you’re gone.”

I then walked him to the door. My wife is still rolling on the floor when he commented, “I’m the glue that holds it all together.”

My ego was somewhat fading recently until I read your comments. Doogie, I appreciate your comments but have to step back and give credit to all the officers, staff and volunteers involved with the detachment who work at maintaining a proactive approach towards community policing. Have to admit I was beginning to like you. Good luck in your future endeavors. I agree that with further advancement and experience you will write more gooder!

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