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Sunshine Coast
2025-04-15 12:19 PDT
Impaired DrivingOn April 5, police attended a single vehicle collision in the 400 block of Central Ave, Gibsons and noted the driver exhibiting signs of possible intoxication from alcohol. The driver was given a roadside alcohol screening test and after two fail results, was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and Violation ticket for No Insurance. The matter has been referred to RoadSafetyBC.On April 5, a witness reported a possible impaired driver on the 4800 Block of Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, who was driving at high speeds. Police located the suspected driver who was exhibiting signs of possible intoxication from alcohol. The driver was given a roadside alcohol screening test and after two fail results, was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and Violation Ticket for No Driver’s Licence. The matter has been referred to RoadSafetyBC.On April 2, a witness reported a possible impaired driver at the 1300 block Port Mellon Hwy, Langdale. Police noted the driver exhibiting signs of possible intoxication from alcohol, and advised they’d consumed alcohol earlier in the day. The driver was given a roadside alcohol screening test and after two fail results, was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition. The matter has been referred to RoadSafetyBC.On April 5, a witness reported a possible impaired driver at the 5500 Block Inlet Ave, Sechelt, and noted the driver exhibiting signs of possible intoxication from alcohol. Police located the driver nearby and given a roadside alcohol screening test. After two fail results, was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition. The matter has been referred to RoadSafetyBC.
Property FoundOn April 29, a purse was found in the 5600 Block of Sherlock Lane, Sechelt. Owner may claim with detailed description within 90 days. Please reference police file number 2025-2399.On April 2, a debit card was turned into the Sunshine Coast RCMP detachment. Owner may claim with a detailed description within 90 days. Please reference police file number 2025-2241.On April 15, a pole saw and chainsaw were found in the 5600 Block of Inlet Ave, Sechelt. Owner may claim with detailed description within 90 days. Please reference police file number 2025-2557.On April 14, found power tools were located in the 5600 Block of Hightide Ave, Sechelt. Owner may claim with detailed description within 90 days. Please reference police file number 2025-2535.
Hot DogOn April 4 police attended to the 5500 Block of Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt for a report of a dog left in a vehicle overheating, in distress due to the weather. Police attended and observed the hybrid vehicle had a feature that the AC would turn on/off automatically. Police confirmed the wellbeing of the dog and that the temperature was adequate.
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