Trail and Greater District RCMP weekly wpdate - 2022-09-08

Trail and Greater District

2022-09-08 13:22 PDT

Break, enter, assault on homeowner

File # 2022-3980

On September 5, 2022, at 4:48 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to report that a 36-year-old Trail woman had allegedly broken into a residence and assaulted a resident in the 2000 block of Topping Street, in Trail, BC.

A 24-year-old Trail man and 50-year-Trail woman were inside their home when their dogs started barking at something in their yard. The pair went to investigate when the 36-year-old Trail woman suddenly burst through the front door of the residence. The woman was screaming and tried to penetrate further into their house. The man took hold of the woman and removed her from the residence. The man was allegedly head-butted by the woman while removing her from the residence.

When an RCMP officer arrived, the woman attempted to flee after being arrested by police. The officer gave chase and apprehended the woman when she began to scale a fence. The officer took the woman into custody and lodged in the Trail Detachment cellblock.

One count of Break, Enter, and Assault contrary to Section 348(1) of the Criminal Code against the 36-year-old Trail woman will be forwarded to Provincial Crown Counsel for review.

Vehicle stop leads to drug seizure

File # 2022-4005

On September 7, 2022, at 1:25 a.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer was conducting a routine patrol in a marked police vehicle when he spotted a 40-year-old Trail man driving a 2017 Jeep Cherokee while allegedly prohibited from driving a motor vehicle in the Province of BC. The officer activated his emergency equipment and detained the man and vehicle roadside. The officer arrested the 36-year-old Trail man for Driving While Prohibited contrary to Section 95 of the BC Motor Vehicle Act.

The officer conducted a search incidental to arrest and seized 7 grams of suspected Fentanyl, 8.6 gram of suspected Methamphetamine, suspected drug trafficking related paraphernalia, and $2505.

The 40-year-old Trail man will make his first appearance on December 15, 2022, in Provincial Court, in Rossland, BC, and may be facing drug trafficking and driving related criminal charges.

Serious motor vehicle incident

File # 2022-4000

On September 6, 2022, at 6:10 p.m. frontline Trail and Greater RCMP officers, BC Highway Patrol officers, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, and EHS responded to a serious collision between two vehicles in the 3000 block of Highway 3B, in Trail, BC.

A 31-year-old Trail woman, and her 31-year-old passenger, were travelling westbound in her black 2006 Honda Civic on Highway 3B when her vehicle allegedly cross the centre line into the oncoming lane. Her vehicle collided head-on with a 2018 Dodge truck being driven eastbound by a 41–year-old Montrose man. The 31-year-old Trail woman received life-threatening injuries from the collision, and is not expected to survive despite valiant efforts by first responders. She was transported to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital for emergency medical treatment. The 41-year-old Montrose man and her passenger received minor non-threatening injuries as a result of the collision. Both vehicles were rendered inoperable. Vehicle traffic was diverted around the incident until 11:00 p.m..

Officers suspected that 31-year-old Trail woman may have been under the influence of an illicit drug at the time of driving.

The investigation continues.

Trail and Greater District school zones

Trail and Greater District RCMP would like to remind the public that school zones are in effect starting this week. The speed limit is 30 km/h starting at 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days. Officers will be out in the local school zones conducting traffic enforcement all week.

Please slow down in our school zones and help keep our children and teenagers safe as they get themselves back into their learning routines.

ICBC’S tips for drivers:

Every school day, unless otherwise posted, a 30 km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In playground zones, a 30 km/h speed limit is in effect every day from dawn to dusk.
Leave your phone alone, and watch for children walking or cycling. Distraction is the leading factor for drivers in crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists.
If a vehicle's stopped in front of you or in the lane next to you, they may be yielding to a pedestrian, so proceed with caution and be prepared to stop.
Watch for school buses. When their lights are flashing, vehicles approaching from both directions must stop.
Before getting into your vehicle, walk around it to make sure no small children are hidden from your view. Always look for pedestrians when you're backing up.
In residential areas, a hockey net or ball can mean that kids are playing nearby. Slow down and watch for children as they could dash into the street at any moment.

ICBC’s tips for parents:

Drop off. If you drop off your child in a school zone, allow them to exit the car on the side closest to the sidewalk. Never allow a child to cross mid-block.
Map it out. Plan your child's walking route to school with them ahead of time. Review street names and landmarks to orient them. Make a fun, interactive game out of guessing the correct traffic signs and meanings with your child along the route.
Crossing basics. Stop at the curb. Look left and right for oncoming vehicles, then look left over your shoulder for vehicles that might be turning. Make sure all vehicles have stopped before entering the road. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing, even if the walk signal is on. When the intersection is clear, start crossing and keep looking for approaching vehicles.
Set a good example. Never cross mid-block or run to cross the street. Where possible, cross at intersections with a pedestrian crossing light or marked crosswalk.
Listen. Put away the electronic gadgets, cell phone and ear buds while walking or cycling so you can hear approaching traffic that may be hard to see.
Be seen. Wear bright clothes and/or reflective gear especially at night and in poor weather.
Railway crossings. Only cross railway tracks at designated signals or signs and watch your step. Discourage play around or on railways.
Parked vehicles. Avoid shortcuts through parking lots or around parked cars where it's harder for drivers to see small children.
Sidewalks. Walk on the inside edge of the sidewalk away from the road, so you're further away from traffic. Walk facing oncoming traffic if there isn't a sidewalk, so you can see approaching vehicles and make eye contact with drivers.

For more information and statistics, visiting the ICBC website: ICBC asking drivers & parents to keep kids safe as school returns

Released by:

Sergeant Mike Wicentowich
NCO i/c Trail Detachment
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Tel: 250-364-2566

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