Between June 15 and June 21, members of the Lytton/Lillooet RCMP detachments answered 118 calls for service.
Wellness check
On June 5, police received a call in the early hours of the morning from a Lytton man who said he was depressed and wanted to speak with someone, as he felt like dying. An officer attended and spoke with the man at length. He was forthcoming, and said that he was depressed, but not suicidal, and sought help for his addictions.
He was told that police would reach out in the morning to get additional resources for him, and he went to bed. Other resources were contacted in order to provide assistance to the man going forward.
If you, or someone you know, needs help with depression, addictions, or suicidal thoughts, there are free resources available, many of them operating 24/7. The suicide crisis helpline can be contacted by dialing 9-8-8, with support available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also call 2-1-1, which will help put you in touch with people in your area who can provide mental health and addiction support services.
Flight from police
On June 16, an RCMP member in Lillooet was conducting a traffic stop and observed a black motorcycle take a back road in order to avoid driving by the police. The member found this odd, and changed positions in order to intercept the motorcycle, which then manoeuvred around the police vehicle and sped away north on Main Street.
As the motorcycle fled from police it crossed double solid lines in order to pass other vehicles on the road heading to Hollywood Crescent. Patrols made in the northern part of town were unfruitful. The driver was described as an older Caucasian man with lengthy white facial hair, wearing all-black clothing and a helmet with a visor on it. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Lillooet-Lytton RCMP at (250) 256-4244 and reference Lillooet-Lytton RCMP file 2024-1192.
Injured wildlife
On June 21, a caller in Lytton reported an injured deer near the Siska Reserve on Highway 1. A member attended and located the deer, which was still alive and suffering. The RCMP member was advised that a local Siska Reserve band member was en route to dispatch the deer and remove it for sustenance. The RCMP member blocked the highway to allow for the deer to be put down and removed.
If you see injured wildlife on the highway, or strike and injure an animal with your vehicle, you are not required to put it out of its misery (if the animal is dead and poses a hazard to other motorists, you can move it out of the way of you feel able to). Call the BC Conservation Officer Service RAPP line (Report All Poachers and Polluters) at 1-877-952-7277 to report injured wildlife. If the animal is dead, contact the local municipality (if applicable) or the area road maintenance contractor.
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).
