Powell River RCMP reported the following for July 25 to 31, 2019.
Total calls for service: 111
Thefts: 19
Assaults: 3
Impaired driving: 3
Mischief: 4
Break and enter: 2
July 25; Joyce Avenue, 5000 block
At approximately 1:09 pm, police responded to a report of an unresponsive driver in a vehicle. Police attended and located a 41-year-old female inside. The female showed signs of impairment by drugs and was arrested. During the course of the investigation, a significant amount of drugs, including suspected fentanyl, were located. This matter is still under investigation, but the female is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and impaired driving by drugs. She has been remanded in custody as she is currently serving an intermittent sentence for drug trafficking. She is to appear in court on August 13, 2019.
July 25; Highway 101, south
At approximately 8:11 pm, police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on the Saltery Bay ferry. Police attended and located the vehicle, which was stopped after it was observed repeatedly crossing over the centre line. The driver, a 40-year-old male, showed signs of impairment and a roadside field sobriety test was conducted. The male performed poorly, and as a result, a drug recognition exam was completed. This matter is still under investigation and the male may be facing charges of impaired driving by drugs.
July 29; Nass and Skeena streets
Police responded to 12 thefts from vehicles in Wildwood that had taken place during the night. A number of items were taken from the vehicles including cash, identification, vehicle documentation and other items. These incidents are still under investigation. Police are requesting that if anyone on Nass or Skeena streets has any information, including home video surveillance footage for the morning of July 29, between 1 am and 4 am, they contact Powell River RCMP.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or online at bccrimestoppers.com.
