Odd tales from the B.C. RCMP: December 2022 | 24CA News
Sometimes fact is stranger is fiction. And oftentimes, the RCMP are there to see it first-hand.
Below is a group of quick news gadgets police issued in press releases in the course of the month of December.
Each by itself is probably not newsworthy, however collectively they paint attention-grabbing scenes that law enforcement officials should frequently cope with.
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Campbell River RCMP on lookout for mischievous cow
A slender dairy cow “with a shock of blonde hair” was caught on digicam ringing a house’s doorbell late at evening.
Police say the incident occurred round 10 p.m., within the Penfield space of Campbell River, including the cow “neglected to stick around to talk to the owner who opened the door shortly after.”
“Amazingly the cow left no hoof prints, instead left footprints with a strange swoosh pattern in them.”
Police say they have been actively in search of a farmer who could also be lacking this distinctive cow.
However, police did concern a warning to nameless door tits.
“Many people may consider the game of nicky nicky nine doors a harmless prank, and we are sure there are adults in the community who remember playing the game in good fun as a youth,” stated Const. Maury Tyre.
“Unfortunately, within the Penfield space, what we’ve got are some younger individuals who have taken the sport too far. Items in yards have been damaged in haste and the repetitive nature of the occasions which have occurred as late as 3 a.m., stretched past enjoyable to disturbing to many residents within the space.
“On more than one occasion the young people have ended up being physically apprehended by residents who have hit their breaking point.”
Explosive disposal unit referred to as out for a ‘silly’ cause
A couple of days after a reside grenade was turned over to police on the Grand Forks detachment, RCMP in that group attended a house following the potential discovery of C-4.
Police say the explosive disposal unit attended the house alongside 72nd Avenue on Dec. 10 for a suspicious substance that resembled the extremely explosive plastic.
In the top, the merchandise seemed to be foolish putty.
“While a lot of time and resources were put into what turned out to be a household putty discovery, we will always treat suspicious packages seriously,” stated Sgt. Darryl Peppler.
“And in the end, we will always be happy that the item was found not to be a threat or danger to the public, as opposed to having been genuine and a threat.”
Shotgun discovered outdoors house complicated
Guitar instances ought to usually home a … guitar.
However, on the night of Dec. 9, police in Fruitvale discovered and seized a shotgun inside a guitar case that was sitting outdoors an house constructing.
Even extra attention-grabbing: Police say they arrested the 27-year-old male proprietor, who had left the firearm outdoors by chance whereas he went to go watch a hockey recreation.
Police say the person additionally turned over two further rifles, two crossbows and ammo, including that prices are being advisable.
Camera present in Qualicum Beach
Police generally concern media releases relating to lost-and-found gadgets.
And in Parksville, a Canon EOS 46 digicam was became the detachment on Dec. 17 after being discovered at a business in Qualicum Beach.
Police are releasing {a photograph} of a person taken from the digicam in hopes of finding the digicam’s proprietor.
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To date, the digicam hasn’t been claimed, because the proprietor hasn’t been recognized.
“We are hopeful that this photo will help in returning the camera to its owner,” stated Sgt. Shane Worth. “It is an expensive camera containing what appear to be many memorable photographs.”
Foiled stolen meals getaway
In early December, Trail RCMP reported on a would-be thief who tried stealing meals from a business alongside Second Avenue on Nov. 29.
Police say they shortly positioned the person, who was seen holding a full grocery basket.
“Upon seeing the police, the man fled on foot with the basket,” stated police. “RCMP officers chased the man through the streets while the man attempted to thwart them by throwing sandwiches at his pursuers.
“The officers eventually caught the man and placed him under arrest. However, the business declined to proceed with charges after the groceries were returned.”
Police say the 28-year-old man had an impressive warrant below the Mental Health Act and that he was transported to a regional hospital for a medical evaluation.
Snow shovel struggle
Not lengthy after that incident, police in Trail needed to cope with two males who hit one another with snow shovels.
The transient night scrap, say police, occurred on Dec. 3 and was sparked over an insult and a parking spot.
According to police, a 33-year-old man had cleared a parking spot within the snow when an unsuspecting 29-year-old girl parked in it.
“The man called the woman the b-word that resulted in her boyfriend, a 28-year-old man, exiting his residence and engaging his neighbour in a physical fight,” stated police.
“The fight escalated into each man hitting the other once with a snow shovel before a staredown stand-off.”
Police say the struggle ended when the mother of the primary man exited her residence and yelled on the two to cease preventing.
“The fight ended,” stated Trail RCMP, “and the 28-year-old man hugged the 33-year-old man’s mom, and left the scene.”
No felony prices can be pursued, with Sgt. Mike Wicentowich including “please remember to use words, not snow shovels, to solve your winter blues.”
Brotherly love
On the morning of Christmas eve, police in Lillooet took two simultaneous complaints from two middle-aged brothers who have been arguing with one another over the cellphone.
Why have been they preventing? Well, right here’s what police stated.
“Brother No. 1 met with police and stated he was mad at brother No. 2 for being too loud when entering the house. He began calling brother No. 2 derogatory names and admitted to picking up a pellet gun but did not point it at him.”
Now, for the flip aspect of the story.
“Brother No. 2 stated he did not want brother No. 1;s friend coming over, and he picked up a 2×4 piece of wood when he saw brother No. 1 with the pellet gun.”
Police say each brothers admitted to arguing and yelling, including that their dad was additionally inside the house, however didn’t wish to be concerned.
“In the end, both brothers departed to cool off,” stated RCMP, “and the pellet gun was forfeited to police.”
