“The Squamish RCMP extends its appreciation to all for a well-attended and overall enjoyable festival weekend from the policing perspective,” stated an RCMP release this week. “The majority in attendance were well-behaved, present to enjoy the entertainment, and a pleasure to deal with.”
Police say they were kept busy with “numerous individuals [who] spent some evenings in cells due to alcohol and drug-related concerns,” but overall were “pleased to report the number of criminal code offences and resulting investigations were reasonable.”
Theft and assault
On Thursday (Aug. 7) at approximately 8:30 p.m. police attended to the Squamish Valley Music Festival grounds in response to a report of man stealing a golf cart at the site, who then ran into a vehicle and a security officer. A 24-year-old Squamish resident was security staff and taken into police custody. Charges are being pursued for theft and assault.
Assault
On Saturday (Aug. 9) at approximately 5:30 p.m. police on patrol at the Squamish Valley Music Festival arrested a 30-year-old man for assaulting a security guard on the festival grounds. The man, allegedly intoxicated, tried to gain entry into the event by jumping a fence. When security personnel intervened, he became aggressive and assaulted one of the guards. He was taken into police custody and is being charged with the assault.
Damage to vehicles
On Sunday (Aug. 10) a report was made that two vehicles had tires slashed while parked along the 39000 block of Government Road overnight. There was no other damage.
If anyone has any information relating to this or any other crimes, they are encouraged to contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 or by calling Crime Stoppers.
