Barriere RCMP have confirmed a deceased male was found at an area property where a structure fire had been reported. “We have not confirmed the identity of the deceased, nor are we in a position to positively ID anyone at this point in time,” said Barriere Detachment’s Cpl. Steve Mancini.
Barriere Search and Rescue report they were tasked out for a male that had fallen by the river on his way up the bank from fishing. BC Ambulance were in attendance but were unable to bring the man up the bank due to the fact he was unable to walk due to an injury.
S&R spokesperson Drew McMartin reports that the access and egress routes required a basket stretcher and rope gear to bring the man up, which was done quickly and efficiently. Five S&R members participated in the call out.
Clearwater RCMP’s Traffic Services unit reported issuing a male from Alberta a 24-hour driving prohibition for being impaired by drugs. The vehicle was towed and a small amount of non-prescribed drugs was seized. No further charges against the male are being forwarded at this time.
Police received a driving complaint about a tractor-trailer weaving all over the road, almost causing a collision. The transport truck, which was hauling a load of steel, was pulled over. The driver was impaired by alcohol and was issued a 90-day driving prohibition. The tractor was seized for 30 days and was towed along with the trailer. The company that owned the business was advised of the report.
Police pulled over a vehicle on Highway 5 driving between Little Fort and Barriere. Police entered into a drug investigation and more than a pound of marijuana was located and seized. The driver was arrested and charges are being forwarded against him.
Police pulled over a vehicle on Highway 5 near Clearwater. Police entered into a drug investigation. The driver and passenger were arrested. A small amount of cocaine, mushrooms and marijuana was located; all items were seized. Police continue to investigate.
Police pulled over a vehicle from Alberta at a road check in Barriere and entered into a drug investigation. Marijuana was seized as well as approximately $7,000 in Canadian currency. The driver was released roadside with an upcoming court date.
Lately police have encountered several vehicles with both children and adult passengers asleep in the vehicle not wearing seat-belts at all, or not wearing seat-belts properly while lying down asleep in the rear seats or cargo areas. A number of seatbelt tickets have been issued as a result of these stops.