Powell River RCMP weekly report August 14th to August 20th, 2024

Powell River

2024-08-23 12:30 PDT

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!

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Email: paula.perry@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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