On November 20, 2011 a Town of Oliver employee called to report a hit and run accident at the intersection of 364th Ave and 99th Street in Oliver.  RCMP attended and spoke with the caller who advised that he was called out after a local resident noticed a fire hydrant at the corner of 364th Avenue and 99th Street had been knocked over. Tire  tracks in the snow represented that a transport truck and trailer attempted to turn around and hit the fire hydrant breaking it off.  Water ran down 364th onto Hwy 97 turning into ice.   Later in the morning a second Town of Oliver employee located the suspect vehicle, a 2007 International Tractor unit, bearing Alberta Plates that had damage to its front bumper and yellow paint consistent with the damage to the fire hydrant.  RCMP were notified and subsequently came in contact with a 40 year old male Alberta driver who ultimately confirmed that he was involved in the crash.  The driver charged with Fail to remain at the scene of an accident.  Speed and alcohol were not factors in this incident.

The Oliver RCMP appreciates the value of having the support of both the Community and the Town in all matters that are under investigation.  This file may not have been successfully concluded if it were not for the support of the Town of Oliver employees.

 

On November 21, 2011 an Oliver Business reported that over the weekend several batteries, cables and scrap copper were stolen from their Business located in the 8000 Block of 347A Avenue.  Approx value of stolen items was $500.

 

On November 26, 2011 Oliver RCMP received a report of a multiple vehicle collision in the parking lot behind the Kiwanis Market on Co-op Avenue. RCMP attended and was advised  that an older male had backed his vehicle into 4 parked vehicles at a high rate of speed.  A 13 year old male passenger of the suspect vehicle sustained minor soft tissue injuries and was transported to SOGH for observation.  The 69 year old male Oliver resident was issued a Violation Ticket for Reverse When Unsafe.  Alcohol was not an issue in this incident.

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