Officers reported the following for June 7 to 14, 2023
Total calls for service: 131
Thefts: 7
Break and enter: 3
Impaired driving: 0
Assaults: 1
Mischief: 5
Mental health: 7
June 7; Joyce Avenue
At approximately 3:25 am, Powell River RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Joyce Avenue near Barnet Street with a vehicle that had no insurance. The female driver was identified and police determined she was prohibited from driving. The 45-year-old driver was arrested for driving while prohibited contrary to the Motor Vehicle Act, was issued a violation ticket for no insurance contrary to the Motor Vehicle Act, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act. The driver was released to appear in provincial court on August 15, 2023.
June 9; Powell River
At approximately 4:02 pm, Powell River RCMP received a report from a female resident that a male, who was known to her, had assaulted her and was harassing her by sending numerous text messages, continuously calling and following her to her home. The 32-year-old male was located by police and arrested for assault and criminal harassment. He was released to appear in provincial court.
Anyone with information about any crime 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.
