Total calls for service: 163
Thefts: 6
Assaults: 9
Impaired driving: 1
Mischief: 4
Break and enter: 3
July 8; Eagle Drive
At approximately 7:45 am, Powell River RCMP received a report that a vehicle driver had deliberately run into another vehicle that was parked in a residential driveway. The 41-year-old female driver left the scene and was later located by police and arrested without incident. The vehicle was held for 24 hours to prevent continuation of the offence. The suspect and victim are known to each other. The investigation is continuing.
July 8; Powell Place
At approximately 10:57 pm, Powell River RCMP received a report of a campfire at the Shinglemill parking lot. Officers arrived on scene and located a 60-year-old male who had a fire going inside an enclosed cast iron chiminea fire pit. The male had dampened the area around the pit and was unaware there was a complete fire ban. Police explained that the fire ban included chimineas and the fire was extinguished immediately without incident.
RCMP would like to remind everyone that there is currently a complete fire ban that applies to all public and private property. The fire ban includes but is not limited to: open fires, campfires, fireworks, sky lanterns, burn barrels, tiki and similar torches, chimineas and outdoor stoves, and other portable campfire apparatus without a Canadian Standards Association rating. Propane fire bowls/tables are permitted.
July 10; Haul Road
At approximately 9:21 pm, Powell River RCMP received a report from BC Ambulance Service of a single ATV motor vehicle accident between Second Beach and Timberlane Avenue. The male driver was ejected from the ATV. He was transported to Powell River General Hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. After investigation, it was determined that speed may have been a factor. The driver was not wearing a helmet and the ATV was not insured. He was released from hospital and issued a violation ticket for driving with no insurance contrary to the Motor Vehicle Act.
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.
