Powell River RCMP reported the following for May 13 to 18, 2021.
Total calls for service: 82
Thefts: 5
Assaults: 0
Impaired driving:4
Mischief: 3
Break and enter: 0
May 14; Alberni Street, 7100 block
Powell River RCMP received a report of a dog that was left inside a hot vehicle in the parking lot at Shoppers Drug Mart. Police responded and located the dog, which did not appear to be in immediate distress, but was panting. The owners were located immediately and the dog was given water and determined to be in good health. Dangers of leaving animals in a hot vehicle were discussed with the owners.
RCMP wants to remind everyone that in warm weather, a vehicle can heat up very quickly, even with windows cracked open. Animals cannot withstand the heat of a hot vehicle so pets should be left at home when doing errands.
May 15; Willingdon Avenue, 4400 block
At approximately 11:50 am, Powell River RCMP received a report of threats from the BC Ferries chief officer of the Salish Orca. While on board, a male passenger threatened to stab another passenger with a knife. Police responded and located a folding knife on the suspect. The male suspect was arrested for uttering threats and released to appear in court.
May 17; Powell River
At approximately 10:05 am, RCMP received a report of an intoxicated male waving a firearm on the back deck of his residence. Police responded and located two males and one female at the residence. All three were arrested for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Police located what appeared to be a black handgun inside the residence. After further investigation, the gun was determined to be a pellet gun and the female and two males were released.
Powell River RCMP would like to remind the public that police will treat gun reports as if the firearms are real until proven otherwise. Pellet guns and gun replicas can be mistaken for real guns and should be stored properly at all times for everyone’s safety.
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.
