Trail and Greater District RCMP weekly report 2022-11-29

Trail and Greater District

2022-11-29 09:02 PST

It’s Not Nice to Point Fingers
File # 2022-5429

On November 25, 2022, at 12:26 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a complaint from a 59-year-old Fruitvale man who said his neighbour, a 79-year-old woman, stole his gloves from the front yard of his residence located on Nelson Avenue, in Fruitvale, BC.

The man had placed his gloves on poles in his yard and arranged them in a manner so they appeared to give the middle finger to his elderly neighbour. He had set up the gloves this way ass he was upset that she had given him the finger at a previous time and date. His neighbour responded by plucking the gloves from his property as further retaliation. The RCMP officer determined there was an ongoing neighbour dispute and continuing escalation between the pair.

The RCMP officer negotiated a peaceful resolution between the two disputants and they agreed to ignore each other in the future.

Creative, that’s for sure. – Sgt. Wicentowich

Theft of Wallet at the Trail Christmas Market
File # 2022-5432

On November 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report from a vendor, 75-year-old Castlegar woman, who said her wallet was stolen during the Trail Christmas Market located at 8100 Highway 3B, in Trail, BC. The victim realized her wallet had been stolen from her booth around 4:45 p.m. during the busy market operating hours. The thief attempted to access her bank account using her bank card; however, was unsuccessful. The woman was able to take measures to prevent any further losses.

Trail RCMP is requesting anyone with information about this theft, or witnesses, to contact the Trail Detachment at 250-364-255 to speak to an investigator.

The Trail Christmas Market is a huge success. We ask vendors and shoppers to look out for each other and for any suspicious people or activity. – Sgt. Wicentowich

Porch Pirate Pilfer Packages
File # 2022-800072

On November 25, 2022, at 9:01 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a theft of two packages from the front door of a residence in the 3000 block of Laburnum Avenue, in Trail, BC.

Unfortunately, it is the time of year that package theft spikes due to an increase in holiday deliveries. To protect yourself from becoming a victim, please consider the following tips:

Suspected Fatal Drug Overdose
File 3 2022-5437

On November 26, 2022, at 1:47 a.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, and EHS responded to complaint of a deceased 35-year-old Trail woman in the 900 block of Spokane Street, in Trail, BC. It is believed that the women succumbed to a suspected drug overdose earlier in the evening before being found by friend. The friend reported the incident to authorities and provided support until first responders arrived.

The incident has been turned over to the BC Coroner’s Service.

New measures have been proposed by government and are being supported locally to help reduce future tragedies. I would like to remind people to have patience and compassion as the opioid epidemic continues on in all communities. This time of the year is especially tough for the most vulnerable due to the cold weather. Donations for warm winter clothes to charities and food to food banks are a necessity for life for them. – Sgt. Wicentowich

Visit from SOAR

On November 28, 2022, students from the SOAR program (Steps to Opportunity and Academic Readiness) along with their instructors Kim Martin and Tammy Profili visited the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment. Cst. Zilkie and Cst. Harding were the RCMP hosts.

Students from SOAR program visiting the Trail RCMP detachment.

It was a fun time for everyone and there are quite a few comedians in SOAR. – Sgt. Wicentowich

Released by:

Sgt. Mike Wicentowich
NCO i/c Trail RCMP
250-364-2566

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