Car and motorcycle collide at Brohm Lake, closing highway
On Monday, Aug. 3, a northbound motorcycle collided with a southbound vehicle near the turnoff to the Cat Lake parking area, close to Brohm Lake. According to Squamish RCMP, the motorcycle – with a male driver and female passenger – crossed over to the southbound lane before the collision. The motorcycle driver sustained a broken ankle and his female passenger received a head injury that paramedics on the scene felt may have been serious, so she was taken by helicopter to Vancouver General Hospital. Highway 99 was closed in both directions while a helicopter was brought in, and while a collision analysis unit attended to examine the scene, according to police. There was alternating single lane traffic for several hours, causing long delays for drivers, and at 6:45 p.m. one lane was opened in both directions. At 8:15 p.m. the remaining southbound lane was opened.
Assault
A woman was arrested Saturday, Aug. 1 after a dispute between two women at a picnic table on Loggers Lane near Main Street. One of the women assaulted the other and threatened to stab her with a knife, Squamish RCMP said. Several charges are being recommended.
Man to be deported
A man was arrested on Saturday and turned over to Canada Border Services Agency for deportation after staff at the Helping Hands Shelter received threatening email, police said. The matter was investigated and it was discovered that the author of the email was wanted by Canada Border Services Agency due to an overstay, Squamish RCMP said.
Cash and ring stolen
Squamish RCMP reported $15,000 cash, a diamond ring valued at $27,000 and a video camera were stolen from a safe while the victim was sleeping at a residence in the 2000 block Maple Drive on Monday, July 27. The victim has identified a possible suspect and the investigation continues, according to police.
$6,100 bicycle stolen
A Specialized mountain bike valued at $6,100 was stolen from the bike locker in a building in the 1300 block Victoria Street on Monday, July 27, police report. It is one of five bikes that were stolen from the bike locker at this location sometime between July 26 and 27, according to police. An investigation is ongoing.
Recovered vehicle
A vehicle stolen in West Vancouver was discovered July 25 in the 1300 block of Pemberton Avenue, police said. The vehicle was towed for forensic examination and results are pending, RCMP report.
