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RCMP respond to 65 calls over past week

By Lorne Eckersley
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By Lorne Eckersley

Creston RCMP responded to 65 calls for assistance from January 30 through February 6, Staff Sgt. Ryan Currie said last Friday, a period where several citizens expressed concern for a possibly homeless man.

January 30

Police were called to assist in finding a youth who had run away from home without shoes. The youth was located safe and sound.

January 31

An investigation is underway with regards to a report about an historical missing person case in which the person may have met with foul play.

A family dispute that threatened to turn violent required police intervention.

A possibly homeless person walking on Highway 3A was reported.

Police were called to assist with a family disturbance.

A well-being check was made on a person who had taken illicit drugs.

The “homeless person” was again the subject of a call. He was found to be fine and not breaking any laws.

February 1

Intervention was required in a domestic dispute in Kitchener.

A second visit to the same location was required, during which one was issued a summons for driving while prohibited.

Two more calls were received about “homeless person.”

February 2

A large dog was reported to be eating a cat near a Creston residence. Police determined the meal was a deer head and the incident was referred to BC Conservation Officers and Bylaws Services.

A neighbours’ dispute over cut trees in Crawford Bay required police intervention.

Teens were reported attempting to climb the Kootenay River Bridge on Highway 3.

Inappropriate Facebook comments were reported.

Police investigated a possible breach of peace bond conditions in which Facebook comments were made regarding an ongoing neighbours’ dispute.

February 3

Charges are pending following a domestic assault.

A Creston business reported a theft.

Suspicious people were reported to be knocking on a residence door late at night.

When police responded to a complaint about a male youth threatening a brother with a knife they located the brothers and returned them to a parent.

Two reports of aggressive dogs in Kingsgate were referred to the RDCK bylaw department.

February 4

Harassing and inappropriate comments on Facebook were reported.

A violent family disturbance in West Creston drew police attention.

February 5

Police received a report of an online bank fraud to a Riondel victim.

Police found a driver to be okay after conducting a well being check on the man who had been last heard from on Kootenay Pass.

Assistance with a family dispute was required.

Harassment at a workplace was reported.

Intentional damage to vehicle tires was reported.

An ongoing neighbour dispute was referred to the RDCK bylaw department.

February 6

Police were called for help in a Lister family dispute.

A theft at a Creston business was reported.