Creston RCMP Weekly Report March 29-April 2, 2023

Creston RCMP received 37 calls for service from March 29-April 2, 2023.

File 2020-1721

On March 30, 2023, officers located Robert Samuels on an outstanding warrant. Samuels was wanted for Break and Enter, Aggravated Assault, disguising face with intent, and theft of motor vehicle.

Media Relations Officer Cst. Brett Urano stated, I am proud of the officers and their work in locating Robert Samuels.

Samuels was held for court and was released on strict conditions by the courts.

March 29

• Officers were called to assist someone during a mental health crisis. Officers provided support and offered resources.

March 30

• Officers assisted in calming a man who was causing a disturbance by yelling and writing obscene words on his residence. Officers were able to have the man leave his neighbours alone and he agreed to cover up the obscene words.

March 31

• Officers received a complaint that a man was making threats. Police conducted a thorough investigation and arrested the man. The officer released the suspect on strict conditions and provided him with a court date.
• Police received a complaint of an erratic driver. A BC Highway Patrol officer assisted Creston RCMP and located the vehicle. The driver was issued a violation ticket.
• Officers were called to a disturbance between two men. Officers were able to mediate a peaceful resolution between the pair.
• Police assisted Ambulance with a person in a mental health crisis. The person was taken to hospital with the Ambulance.

April 2

• Police received a report of a suspicious man sleeping in a vehicle on private property. Officers had the man leave the area and determined he was not impaired.