Police received 50 calls for assistance from November 13 to November 20 RCMP Staff Sgt, Ryan Currie said on Tuesday.
November 13
• Police were called by a concerned citizen about the controlled burn on Mount Thompson.
• Police were called to investigate a suspicious person soliciting door to door. The person was found to be a legitimate salesperson.
November 14
• Police were called to investigate a suspicious occurrence in which the door to a residence was open with no one inside. No crime was found to have occurred.
• Police were called to assist in locating an overdue person who was late returning from bowling. The person was found safe at a friend’s.
• Police were called again regarding the suspicious salesperson.
• Police intervened in threatening texts between youth.
• Police were called to a bylaw noise complaint.
November 15
• Police investigated a report of a break and enter to a residence. The break and enter was found to be unsubstantiated and may involve health issues.
• Police investigated a report of a hit an run on Canyon Street.
November 16
• Police investigated a report of a theft at a Creston business by two youth. Police found the youth and the theft appeared to be a prank.
• Police investigated a report of intoxicated youth at a Creston business.
• Police were called to a large party at the Lister Park.
November 17
• Police responded to a report of a highly intoxicated patron outside a business in Creston. The male was escorted to police cells to sober up.
• Police were called to a theft of an iPod during a children’s sleepover. The iPod returned the next day.
• Police were called to a fight at a residence at the Lower Kootenay Band. Combatants had departed upon police arrival.
• Police were called to a concern over children’s well being with an intoxicated parent. Appropriate resources were engaged to ensure the safety of the children.
• A vehicle stop for a licence check resulted in the drinking driver receiving a 3-day licence suspension.
November 18
• Police were responded to an upset youth threatening to burn down a relative’s house. Appropriate resources were engaged to assist the family.
• Police were called to a loud party in Creston.
November 19
• Police responded to a report of a hit and run to a house in Creston. Driver impairment was a possible cause. The police were unable to locate the suspect.
• Police were called to assist EMS with an upset senior.
• Police intervened in a parent/ child dispute in Creston.
• Police were called to assist in locating a person believed to be in danger. The person was located without incident.
November 20
• Police were called to a vehicle collision with an elk near Kitchener.