Week of October 29 to November 4, 2012
Total calls for service = 131
Impaired driving = 3
Assaults = 3
Break and enters = 1
Thefts = 1
Mischief = 3
3. October 29
4700 block Joyce Avenue
Powell River RCMP and Powell River Fire Rescue responded to a suspicious fire. A recycling bin was engulfed in flames resulting in $1,000 damage. Prior to the fire a group of youth were observed lighting off fireworks in the area. Anybody with information about this incident is asked to please contact Powell River RCMP 604.485.6255 or CrimeStoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).
2. October 30
5000 block Joyce Avenue
Police responded to a report of an intoxicated male refusing to leave a commercial establishment. Police attended and located a heavily intoxicated 65-year-old male passed out within that location. He was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and held in Powell River cells until sober and able to care for himself.
1. November 1
Joyce Avenue
Shortly before 11 pm police observed a vehicle travelling south without any functioning lights. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver exhibited signs of impairment. A breath sample was obtained which resulted in a “fail.” The driver was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and their vehicle was impounded for 30 days under the Motor Vehicle Act.
