Powell River RCMP reported the following statistics for May 25 to 31, 2022.
Total calls for service: 120
Thefts: 5
Impaired driving: 5
Assaults: 6
Mischief: 2
Mental health: 2
May 29; Manson Avenue near Park Avenue
At 4:16 am, a Powell River RCMP officer was on patrol and observed a small grey Ford Focus speeding. The officer initiated a traffic stop and determined the vehicle was not insured.
The officer made contact with the driver who admitted they should not be driving and was observed to be slurring his words. The officer detected a strong odor of liquor coming from the vehicle.
The driver provided two roadside breath samples that both resulted in “Fail” readings. The driver was issued an immediate roadside prohibition for 90 days under the Motor Vehicle Act and a violation ticket for no insurance, no driver’s licence and speed against highway sign.
The vehicle was towed from the scene.
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Police also responded to a bylaw noise complaint and assault near the Beach Gardens on May 27; a shots fired complaint at Malaspina Road and Highway 101 on May 29; and an erratic driver complaint and single-vehicle rollover on May 31 at Highway 101/Duck Lake Road.
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Anyone with information about the incidents above 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.
