Two-year-old left in hot car
On July 21, someone called the Squamish RCMP when they saw a young child alone in the backseat of a vehicle, which was parked outside a local business. The temperature inside of the car was more than 30 degrees when the two-year-old was taken out by Squamish firefighters. BC emergency health services assessed the child. A parent was located, and the Ministry of Children and Family was contacted.
"Squamish RCMP cannot warn care providers enough about the dangers of leaving children unattended in a vehicle, particularly on a hot day," the press release states. "Temperatures can rise to lethal levels in a short period of time and we have already seen one tragedy in the Lower Mainland during this summer season."
Two days, two motorcycle collisions
On July 19 and then again on July 20, there were two separate motorcycle accidents on Highway 99. The first was around 3 p.m., involving a single motorcycle near Britannia Beach. The driver and passenger were taken to the hospital in the Lower Mainland after the motorcycle lost control in traffic and skidded to the side.
The second incident was near Furry Creek. The driver lost control, going into trees at the side of the road. That rider was also taken to a hospital in Vancouver.
Prohibited driver caught twice in same week
A male driver was caught by the Squamish RCMP twice within a week for driving after previously being arrested for driving while prohibited. On July 17, an officer noticed the driver, who he had previously arrested. The man, a Squamish resident, was arrested again, held for court and released the next day on conditions. Four days later, on July 21, officers saw him driving again at 1:40 a.m. Officers found him after he crashed the vehicle into a construction site. Again, he was arrested, this time for failing to comply with recognizance, prohibited driving, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and mischief. He was held in custody and later released.
SPCA and RCMP check on a motorhome with seven cats
Members of the Squamish RCMP and SPCA checked a motorhome parked in the lot of a local business on July 16, where they found seven cats inside. A press release states all of the felines appeared to be in good health, with food and water available. Officers decided the accommodations were sufficient.
Stolen Burnaby vehicle found in Lions Bay
A vehicle blocking the road on Lions Bay Avenue was found to be stolen when Squamish RCMP officers arrived at the scene on July 15. The vehicle had been stolen from Burnaby the day before. When police officers found it, the black Honda Civic had a blown out tire on the driver's side. It lost traction on the hillside in Lions Bay. While the vehicle was towed to the Burnaby RCMP for futher investigation, the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Section searched for evidence.
Total number of files for the week of July 15 to 21: 203
False alarms: 5
False/abandoned 911 Calls: 6
Crash investigations: 6
Excessive speed: 3
Bylaw calls: 7
