On December 2nd, 2019, an off-duty constable in a personal vehicle observed a male speaking on a cell phone while continuing to drive through 100 Mile House. The member observed the male drive through a pedestrian cross walk in a school zone without pausing for the students to cross. Charges are pending against a local 60-year-old male from 100 Mile House. Off duty members are able to record details of driver actions while off duty and apply the appropriate charges later if they so choose, as did the officer in this case when returning to duty on the 4th. The investigation is ongoing.
On December 6th, 2019, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a report of “shots fired” in the 3500 block of Bradley Creek Road near Forest Grove BC. The complainant reported hearing a loud pop which sounded like gunfire, but quickly discovered a neighbour’s residence on fire shortly thereafter. Thankfully, no person or animal was injured. Further investigation revealed a possible cause being a faulty plug. Our investigation is concluded.
On December 7th, 2019 at 09:18 AM, 100 Mile House RCMP investigated a series of break ins at the Big Country Storage facility along Seventh Street in 100 Mile House BC. Four storage units had their locks cut and were entered by an unknown suspect and fuel was taken from several jerry cans or containers. Tracks lead Police along the trails through the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary and, getting video evidence from local businesses, lead Police to an address along Cedar Avenue where Police found some evidence supporting a connection to the thefts. A suspect has been identified. Several items were seized for further forensic examination. The investigation is ongoing.
On December 9th, 2019, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of a mini van driving past a stopped school bus with lights flashing and unloading students along Horse Lake Road at Toomey Road near 100 Mile House BC. Video from the school bus, which is excellent and is of high definition quality, easily identifies the vehicle and licence plate in this incident. 100 Mile House RCMP wish to remind residents living in the area that any driver who sees a school bus stopped along a roadway with its flashing lights and automated stop signs engaged is likely unloading children coming or going home from school and drivers are required by law to stop and wait for the school bus to move forward again. Charges are pending against a 57-year-old female registered owner of 70 Mile House. Stop and wait! These are not difficult things to do. The investigation is ongoing.
If anyone has information regarding the above noted files or other investigations being completed by the 100 Mile House RCMP Detachment, they can call 250-395-2456 or Crime Stoppers. Please refer to the file number if providing information if possible.
S/Sgt. S. NIELSEN
Detachment Commander
100 Mile House RCMP-GRC
