Powell River RCMP responded to 136 total calls for service from July 17 to 23, including eight thefts, three break and enters, four assaults, nine cases of mischief and five related to mental health.
July 18; Willingdon Avenue
On July 18, 2024, Powell River RCMP responded to a report that an intoxicated man was harassing people near the Westview Ferry Terminal.
Police located the man sitting on the ground nearby consuming liquor. He was visibly intoxicated and told police that his plan was to continue drinking.
The man was arrested for intoxication in a public place and held until sober. Upon release, he was issued a violation ticket for consuming alcohol in a public place contrary to the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
July 23; Powell River
Police received a report from Blackberry Festival organizers that a fraudulent message had been posted on their Facebook page. The individual had posted a vendor application form requesting information and that payment be made to an illegitimate email address.
Blackberry Festival organizer Kelly Keil noticed the post and promptly removed it from the page. Keil was worried that a potential vendor may have made a payment to the fraudulent email address before the post was taken down and advised that the only legitimate email address for Blackberry Festival is [email protected] and payments are only made to Powell River Chamber of Commerce.
RCMP is asking anyone who may have made a payment to the fraudulent email address to phone the detachment.
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 1.800.222.8477 or bccrimestoppers.com.
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