On Feb. 4 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a citizen’s complaint of assault and robbery near the Greyhound bus station in the 3900 block of Airport Road in Merritt.

Investigation revealed that the victim had his identification and satchel taken from him. The victim was kicked and punched by two males and suffered minor injuries. One male was described as bald with a hoodie; both males jumped in a grey Mazda 3 with B.C. licence plate 950 TLN and took off. The investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call the Merritt detachment or Crime Stoppers.

Impaired driver fails to signal

On Feb. 2 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Merritt RCMP observed a vehicle travelling north on Douglas Street that failed to signal right when turning onto Clapperton Avenue. The vehicle was stopped and the driver, a local 50-year-old female, was found to have been drinking. Investigation determined that her ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired. Her driving privileges were suspended for 24 hours and her vehicle was impounded for three days.

Impaired driver nearly hits curb

On Feb. 1 at approximately 1 a.m., Merritt RCMP observed a vehicle travelling on Voght Street and nearly hitting the curb when turning onto Coldwater Avenue. The vehicle was stopped and the driver, a local 52-year-old female, was found to have been drinking. Investigation determined that her ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired. Her driving privileges were suspended for 90 days and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Break and enter

On Jan. 31 at approximately 1:30 a.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a citizen’s complaint of a break and enter into a residence in the 2400 block of Coldwater Avenue. The homeowner was shaken up and told police that they heard someone enter the residence, then they screamed and the unknown person(s) took off through the back door. The suspect is described as a male with long, greasy hair, holding a bag in his hands. Police Dog Services attended but the suspect was not located. If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call the Merritt detachment or Crime Stoppers.

Man arrested in Houston Street disturbance

On Jan. 30 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a citizen’s complaint of a disturbance at a residence in the 1500 block of Houston Street. Investigation by police resulted in the arrest of 22-year-old Mark Dewar for assault and for breaching his conditional sentence order. This order had been in place since April 2013. Mr. Dewar was remanded in custody and appeared in provincial court in early February. The charges have not been proven in court.

Merritt detachment:

(250) 378-4262

Crime Stoppers:

1-800-222-TIPS