Week of November 20 to 26, 2012
Total calls for service = 69
Impaired driving = 3
Assaults = 1
Break and enters = 0
Thefts = 1
Mischief = 4
1. November 21
Barnet Street
Police observed an SUV being driven over the yellow centre line of the roadway while travelling eastbound. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver exhibited signs of impairment. The driver provided a sample of breath which resulted in a reading of “fail” on an approved screening device. The driver was served with a 90-day driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
2. November 22
6600 block Sliammon Road
Police responded to a report of a stolen purse. The black leather purse contained numerous identification cards and other personal items of its owner. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact Powell River RCMP 604.485.6255 or CrimeStoppers 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).
