Drugs seized at road checks
On Oct. 4 and 5, Clearwater RCMP and Central Interior Traffic Services conducted several road checks in the North Thompson Valley.
Clearwater RCMP seized quantities of marijuana from two separate vehicles during these road checks.
A Central Interior Traffic Services member seized marijuana from a driver as well as a large quantity of psilocybin, better known as “magic mushrooms”. The driver now faces possible criminal charges.
Tractor trailer fire in Blue River
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 9, Clearwater RCMP was advised of a semi truck fire on Highway 5 near Blue River Bridge in Blue River.
The driver had left earlier that day from Edmonton and was travelling toward Vancouver to drop off product in his trailer.
The driver noticed, as he was driving, that the tractor’s tires were on fire and quickly pulled the vehicle off to safe location in a large pull out.
The driver then notified other drivers of the fire, who evacuated to a safe location.
The tractor was completed consumed by fire before police could attend the scene.
Luckily, no one was hurt during this fire incident. Clearwater RCMP are still investigating this matter.
Theft from motor vehicle
On the morning of Oct. 9, Clearwater RCMP received a report of a theft from a vehicle in the Avola area.
A male complainant, who was working in the area, had his vehicle parked near the highway while on a job site. The complainant left the area with a co-worker to check on another area of the project.
When he returned to the vehicle a few hours later, he discovered that his vehicle had been broken into.
The suspect punctured a hole underneath the locking mechanism of the truck and gained entry.
The complainant lost several personal items as well as items related to his employment.
Valemount RCMP also reported a file of a theft of vehicle further up the highway and information was passed further north to RCMP in Jasper.
Clearwater RCMP remind the public to keep valuable personal items in your vehicle to a minimum.
Break and enter in Avola
On Oct. 11, Clearwater RCMP were dispatched to Avola on a report of a break and enter to a residence.
The male complainant advised that he had been gone for several months and had his home broken into.
The complainant had a considerable amount of items stolen, including a ride-on lawn mower, a large amount of tools and personal accessories.
If anyone has any information on this incident, please contact Clearwater Detachment.