Powell River RCMP reported the following for April 30 to May 6, 2020.
Total calls for service: 96
Thefts: 2
Assaults: 3
Impaired driving: 5
Mischief: 9
Break and enter: 0
April 30; Padgett Road
At approximately 9:18 pm, RCMP stopped a vehicle after observing it was being driven erratically. While speaking to the 59-year-old male driver, police observed open liquor bottles inside. Police attempted to obtain a breath sample from the driver, but he refused to provide one. As a result he was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days under the Motor Vehicle Act.
May 4; Joyce Avenue, 4200 block
At approximately 1:40 pm, RCMP responded to a mischief complaint at a business on Joyce Avenue. Sometime during the previous night, the rear door handle was smashed off. It is believed that no entry was made into the store, but the damage was around $300.
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.
NOTICE: Powell River RCMP detachment is still closed. During the COVID-19 health emergency, people are encouraged to call the detachment rather than showing up in person, so it can be determined if personal attendance is truly necessary. All administrative services such as fingerprinting and criminal record checks have been halted until further notice. The non-emergency line is 604.485.6255.
