POLICE – Knives, machetes, drugs seized from helmetless cyclist

The Kamloops RCMP detachment responded to about 372 calls for service from Friday, Sept. 27, to 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Below are some highlights from those reports.

Knives, machetes, and drugs seized

A cyclist wearing a backpack with two machetes sticking out of it caught the attention of a police officer Sunday afternoon.

On Sept. 29, 2024, around 1 p.m., a Kamloops RCMP officer was patrolling the area of McGowan Avenue and Aspen Street when he observed a man riding a bike without a helmet, while in possession of weapons. The officer arrested the man and located machetes, four knives, and suspected fentanyl and meth as part of the investigation.

The suspect was issued a ticket for cycling without wearing a helmet under the Motor Vehicle Act. The items were seized for destruction.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle

Police and ambulance were called to the North Shore Friday night for a collision involving a youth and a motor vehicle.

On Sept. 27, 2024, around 8:45 p.m., police attended the area of Fortune Drive just south of Leigh Road, where a youth crossing the street had been struck by a northbound vehicle. The youth was taken to hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone who witnessed, has dash camera, or video that may be related to this incident is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-32387.

Weapons report

Multiple police officers responded to a gas station on the 200-block of Tranquille Road Friday night for a report involving a suspected firearm.

On Sept. 27, 2024, around 10:30 p.m., Kamloops RCMP attended the location where a man driving a red Mazda pickup truck allegedly pointed a firearm at a person known to him. Police conducted patrols, but were unable to locate the suspect. A safety plan was discussed with the victim.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed, has video, or information that may be related is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference 2024-32401.

Impaired driving collision

A woman lost her license for 90 days after driving through a series of properties while impaired.

On Sunday Sept. 29, 2024, around 1:30 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to Happyvale Avenue, where a woman got into a truck and drove into a tree, through three fences and some garden planters.

As part of the investigation, police demanded a roadside breath sample, but the woman allegedly refused, which carries the same penalty as providing a sample that exceeds .08. She was arrested for impaired driving and lodged in cells to sober up safely. A man on scene was also arrested and lodged in cells for obstruction.

The woman received a 90-day driving prohibition and 30-vehicle impound under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Anyone with video or information that may be related to this investigation is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-32538.

Fatal collision

A man is dead following a single-vehicle collision reported in Aberdeen last weekend.

On Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, around 1:10 a.m., RCMP officers were called to the 1600-block of Aberdeen Drive near Crosshill Drive, where ambulance and Kamloops Fire Rescue were on scene at a fatal motorcycle collision involving a man in his 30s.

Anyone who witnessed, has dash camera, or security video that may have captured anything related to this incident is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-32625.