Powell River RCMP weekly report August 14th to August 20th, 2024
Powell River
2024-08-23 12:30 HAP
Under the Official Languages Act, this office provides services to the public in English only. You will find general information in both official languages at bc.rcmp.ca and rcmp.ca
Aux termes de la Loi sur les langues officielles, ce bureau n'offre des services au public qu'en anglais. Vous trouverez des renseignements généraux dans les deux langues officielles au cb.grc.ca et grc.ca.
Weekly statistics
- Total calls for service = 152
- Thefts = 10
- Break and Enter = 2
- Impaired Driving = 10
- Assaults = 3
- Mischief = 8
- Mental Health = 11
Files of note
BC highway patrol target impaired driving
Campbell River BC highway patrol was in Powell River from August 16-18, 2024 to assist Powell River RCMP in targeting impaired driving and other Motor Vehicle Act infractions.
Over the weekend, BC highway patrol officers conducted multiple check stops at various locations and issued the following for impaired driving:
- four 90 day immediate driving prohibitions;
- two 3 day immediate driving prohibitions;
- two 24 hour driving prohibitions for alcohol;
- one 24 hour driving prohibition for drugs;
- one 12 hour driving suspension for alcohol.
Officers also issued Motor Vehicle Act violation tickets for speeding and driving without insurance.
Many members of the public coming through the check stops expressed their appreciation for the extra police presence in the community.
Thank you BC highway patrol!
Diffusé par :
Gend. Paula PerryAgente des relations avec les médias
GRC de Powell River
7070, rue Barnet, Powell River (C.-B.) V8A 2A1
Bureau : 604-485-6255
Courriel :
paula.perry@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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