Files reported to the Vanderhoof RCMP between October 7 - 14, 2011.
During the evening of October 7, RCMP were called out to an abandoned trailer in a rural area of Vanderhoof. Members looked inside and found a marijuana grow operation. All plants had been removed but the equipment was still there. All identifying marks on the trailer had been removed making it difficult to trace the owner. (See photos on page 11.)
A stolen truck was found off Barlow Forest Service Road, off Highway 27. Vanderhoof RCMP were called out to the abandoned vehicle on October 7 at 8 p.m. The truck was reported stolen from Prince George.
At 3 a.m on October 8 RCMP members attended the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Stoney Creek Road. The driver was located and was found to be impaired. The vehicle had four occupants, all who suffered minor injuries. An investigation is ongoing with charges pending.
On October 8 at 8:33 p.m., a single motor vehicle accident was reported to the RCMP on Highway 16 east. The two occupants of the vehicle were found to be intoxicated and the driver is facing care and control charges.
On October 12 at 12:25 a.m., RCMP were called out to a vehicle collision on Telegraph Road. The vehicle was located with three occupants, all with minor injuries. All three were intoxicated and face charges under the Motor Vehicle Act. One male occupant of the vehicle is also facing charges for breach of probation and will be seen in court on December 12.
On October 12 at 6 a.m. members responded to a report of a domestic assault in town. A male was arrested and will face an assault charge in court on January 16.
If you have any information about any of the above or any other crime, please contact the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment at 250-567-2222.