Week of May 4 to 11, 2015
Total calls for service = 104
Impaired driving = 1
Assaults = 1
Break and enters = 1
Thefts = 4
Mischief = 5
1. May 6
Padgett Road
At approximately 7:45 pm a 2008 blue Ford F350 being driven south collided with a green Ford 150 that was being driven north. The initial investigation indicates that the driver of the F350 was distracted by diverting their attention to a cell phone. The driver was issued two violation tickets, one for using an electronic device while driving contrary to Section 214 of the Motor Vehicle Act which carries a $167 fine, and the second for driving without due care and attention contrary to Section 144 of the Motor Vehicle Act which carries a $368 fine. No one was seriously injured.
2. May 7
Palm Beach Road
At approximately 1:50 am a dump truck caught fire at a regional park parking lot. Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department attended and contained the fire and the RCMP attended to investigate. The investigation found that the truck had been stolen from a property near Highway 101 and Myrtle Rocks within the last day and then abandoned. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact Powell River RCMP 604.485.6255 or CrimeStoppers 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).
3. May 9
Marine Avenue and Alberni Street
At approximately 3:30 am a green Ford F250 was stopped by police after being observed driving with five passengers in the regular cab truck. It was determined that only one occupant was wearing a seat belt and the driver demonstrated signs of alcohol consumption. The driver provided two breath samples and failed both. As a result the vehicle was impounded for 90 days and the driver’s licence was seized for 30 days.
