Between June 22 and July 10, members of the Lytton/Lillooet RCMP detachment responded to 194 calls for service.
Assault with a weapon
On June 24, a caller reported that a man was chasing people with a knife and had assaulted a woman at a residence in Lytton. An RCMP member responded and located the suspect in the bedroom of the residence with the victim.
Further evidence was gathered, and statements were obtained from victims. The suspect was arrested on three counts of assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, and one count of uttering threats, and was held for a bail hearing and remanded (held in custody until a subsequent court date).
Pointing a firearm
Also on June 24, Lillooet RCMP received a report that a man had allegedly pointed a firearm at another man after a feud over bylaw regulations escalated. Statements were obtained from the victim and witnesses, and RCMP members attended the suspect's residence, where he was arrested for pointing a firearm, careless use of a firearm, and assault with a weapon.
The suspect was released on a court date, with conditions not to be anywhere the victim was and not to contact the victim. The alleged firearm used in the offence was seized by police for further investigation.
Noise complaint
On July 6, a caller in Lytton reported a noise complaint at her neighbour’s residence, saying that there was loud music with big speakers. An RCMP member followed up with the caller, who said she had no further concerns about the matter.
Slow down and stay safe
BC Highway Patrol is focusing on speed enforcement, in order to reduce the top contributing factor to fatal collisions, potentially saving countless lives.
On July 9, around 5 a.m., BC Highway Patrol Kelowna was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 97 on the William Bennett Bridge in West Kelowna when a grey four-door hatchback was observed travelling west at excessive speed, going more than 105 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone.
Before the police could conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle lost control, striking both the centre and right side medians, causing the vehicle to roll onto its roof. Thankfully, the sole occupant of the vehicle did not suffer any life-threatening injuries. The subsequent investigation found the driver was prohibited from driving under the Motor Vehicle Act.
BC Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists that speed limits reflect the safe speed a vehicle can travel in ideal conditions. Exceeding those speed limits reduces a driver’s time to react, requires a longer distance for the vehicle to slow down or stop, and makes collisions more deadly. Speeding also amplifies the risk of losing control and makes it challenging to negotiate curves, leading to skidding, sliding, and rollovers.
"Speeding is the leading cause of vehicle collision fatalities in British Columbia," says Insp. Rob Nason, officer in charge of BCHP Central. "I encourage everyone to obey the posted speed limits, as deaths related to high speed collisions are entirely preventable."
If you have information about any ongoing police files, or wish to report a crime, contact your local RCMP detachment's non-emergency line (only dial 9-1-1 if it is an emergency). If you have information about a police file or crime and wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
