Week of September 17 to 23, 2013
Total calls for service = 92
Impaired driving = 2
Assaults = 5
Break and enters = 0
Thefts = 3
Mischief = 5
1. September 18
Highway 101 between Italian Community Hall and Harwood Drive
An RCMP officer observed a vehicle being driven at approximately 165 kilometres per hour. The officer activated the emergency lights and conducted a U-turn but lost sight of the speeding vehicle. The vehicle lost control near Harwood Drive and drove off the road into a ditch. Luckily the driver was unharmed but is facing the charge of dangerous driving contrary to Section 249.
2. September 18 to 19
4300 block Joyce Avenue
A vehicle parked at the location had all four tires slashed sometime between September 18 and 19. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact Powell River RCMP 604.485.6255 or call CrimeStoppers 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS), www.bccrimestoppers.com.
3. September 22
4400 block Marine Avenue
A male was located passed out on the sidewalk. After determining the male was not able to care for himself he was arrested for being drunk in public and held in police custody until sober.
Reminder
School zones are in effect between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. Please use caution.
