Vehicle on lake ice
On Sun. Dec. 24, 2017 at 4:47 p.m., Fort St. James RCMP responded to a complaint of a vehicle driving on the ice of Stuart Lake near Stones Bay Road and the golf course.
The caller was concerned that the driver cut across 500 ft from shore and felt the ice may not be thick enough.
The vehicle was described as possibly a small grey car. Police made patrols but did not locate the vehicle and received no other complaints.
Missing persons
Police responded to a few calls of missing persons through the holidays. Family contacted police when their loved ones didn’t arrive or call for Christmas. All complaints were investigated and thankfully the family members were all located safe and sound and had legitimate reasons for delays in calling or arriving.
Intoxication
Through the Christmas and New Year season, Fort St. James RCMP responded to several calls for intoxicated persons.
Police attended Stuart Lake Hospital for someone intoxicated and causing problems but medically cleared to be taken into custody and lodged in cells to sober. Police attended the post office for a female who was grossly intoxicated and crying and causing a disturbance and she was lodged in cells to sober.
Police attended several residences to remove persons who were too intoxicated to remain inside homes for the safety of the residents and children.
Call for assistance
If someone in your home or business is intoxicated and you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others, please call the police. Not all persons who are arrested for drunkenness get charged with a criminal offence. They may be arrested and removed from the situation to prevent further problems for their safety or the safety of others. Many intoxicated persons are lodged into police cells until sober and are released without ever facing charges.
If you are finding the situation is too much for yourself or others around you to handle, please call the police and let us step in and assist. We are trained to handle these situations and minimize risk to the public.
- with files released by Sgt. Poppy Hallam