On March 21st, 2012 at 10:12PM, Oliver RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a trailer on site at South Okanagan Secondary School, in Oliver. On-site security discovered the break-in shortly after 10PM. The trailer’s door had been breached and left open. Upon examination of the trailer, nothing appeared to be taken. No damage to the door or trailer. There were no witnesses and there are no suspects at this time.
On March 13, 2012, received a report of a break and enter to a rental property located in the 11300 block of 350th Ave. The property owner attended to find that a party had taken place within the residence sometime over the past three days. A picnic table had been placed inside the residence, and a window had been broken but nothing appears to have been taken. There were no witnesses and there are no suspects at this time.
On March 17, 2012 at 12:05AM, Oliver RCMP were dispatched to a single-vehicle collision on Hwy 97, near Enterprise Way, in Oliver. A passer-by called 911 after she observed a Blue 2007 Ford Mustang in the middle of the road with both it’s tires blown out. The lone female occupant was observed out of the vehicle, but was not observed driving. Officers determined that the female driver, and sole occupant, a 60 year old Oliver resident, did not see the beginning of the median, and subsequently hit it causing both the front and rear driver’s side tires to blow out. Officers spoke with the driver, who was slurring her words. An ASD demand was made and the female provided a sample, resulting in a “Fail” reading on the roadside screening device. The driver was issued with a 24 hour driving suspension and her driver’s licence was seized. There were no reported injuries.
On March 17, 2012 at approx 11:09AM, Oliver RCMP received a report of a two vehicle collision on Camp McKinney Rd, east of Oliver, towards Mt. Baldy. A Grey 2011 Ford F150 had sideswiped a Grey 2005Pontiac Vibe forcing the second vehicle into the ditch. Speed relative to conditions (snow) is believed to have been a factor as the rear end of the F-150 reportedly swung out and struck the Vibe. The driver of the Ford F-150, a 29 year old Vancouver resident, and his two passengers were not injured in the incident. The 51 year old, West Kelowna resident, driving the Vibe also was not injured. The Vibe received significant damage to the driver side front end, and was not drive-able. The F-150 received damage to the rear driver side quarter panels. Considering the poor weather conditions, no violation ticket was issued.
On March 18th, at approximately 8:53PM, Oliver RCMP received a report of a vehicle in a tree in an orchard located in the 38000 block of Highway 97, near Oliver, BC. A 29 year old male, Oliver resident, was driving his Black 2011 Toyota Tundra, southbound on Highway 97 approximately two kilometers north of Oliver when he momentarily fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle lost control on a curve, struck a utility pole, swerved abruptly to miss a second pole, then ended up six feet in the air in a cherry tree. The Oliver Fire Department and EHS also attended the scene to assist with the extraction of the driver. The male was transported to South Okanagan General Hospital with minor injuries due to shattered glass from the vehicle windshield and the deployment of the vehicle’s airbags. The vehicle was not drive-able and removed from scene via tow. The male was issued a violation ticket for “Drive without Due Care and Attantion.”
Anyone with any information in regards to any Crime or Suspicious Activity in their area are encouraged to contact the Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP at 495-7236 or South Okanagan Crimestoppers at 222-TIPS.
Thanks to Mike Field, Ken Harrington and all the officers working in the Oliver area on behalf of the people.