No Shortage Of 911 Calls And Requests Over The Holidays

911 calls and requests for police assistance did not stop for the holidays.

RCMP say in total, seven drivers were found to be impaired when checked by police between the hours of 8:30 pm Dec 31st, 2022, and 2:30 am on January 1st, 2023.

Two of the seven drivers were found to have failed roadside screening tests and were issued ninety-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition for driving and their vehicles were impounded for thirty days.

The other five impaired drivers showed signs of impairment.

However, they blew warnings on the roadside screening devices and were issued three-day suspensions and had their vehicles towed.

One of the five drivers who was issued a three-day suspension was the cause of a power outage after striking a pole in the 600 block of South Alder just before 2:30 am on New Year’s Day.

Constable Maury Tyre says the force would have hoped that the more people see impaired drivers getting caught and punished that it would serve as both education and as a deterrent to impaired driving, adding, "we were lucky no one was hurt this year."

The Campbell River RCMP is encouraging the public to plan ahead for safe rides before partaking in intoxicating substances. If you are aware of an impaired driver out on the road, please contact the police immediately by calling 911.

Between December 24th and 25th, Comox Valley RCMP Frontline officers responded to over 60 calls for service in the Comox Valley.

The police reports in the Valley included a couple of dogs on the loose, 3 assaults, 1 report of shots fired, 1 found child, 6 calls to assist other agencies, noise complaints, wellness checks, at least one vehicle theft, and much, much more.

Comox Valley RCMP reminding residents that officers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for assistance in a crisis or emergency.