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100 Mile RCMP responded to 50 complaints and calls for service over the last week.  Some highlights are included below. 

On November 20, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a single vehicle roll over incident on Houseman Road.  The driver of the vehicle lost control as it approached the sharp corner.  The vehicle left the road, rolled once and landed upright; but partially submerged in a creek.  The two adult occupants removed the infant from the car seat and were able to make it back up the bank to a neighbouring residence to contact emergency services.  There were minor injuries, but all occupants were taken to the 100 Mile Hospital as a precaution.  All occupants were believed to have been wearing their seatbelts at the time of the incident.  Road conditions were believed to be a factor in this crash.  The investigation is continuing.

On December 1, 100 Mile Traffic Services were conducting a road check on the Canim Lake Road. A vehicle was observed stopping and turning around short of the check stop.  This vehicle was then stopped, through investigation it was determined that the driver was not in possession of a valid drivers license.  The driver was issued a violation ticket for three separate motor vehicle offenses and released.  The vehicle was towed and impounded. 

On December 1, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch near Deka Lake.  The driver and two passengers were located in the vehicle.  While conducting enquiries with the driver, it was noted that he had consumed liquor.  The driver was tested roadside and received a 24-hour driving prohibition.  The vehicle was towed.  There were no injuries to any of the occupants.

On December 4, 100 Mile RCMP executed a search warrant pursuant to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act at a residence in the 600 block of Horse lake Road.  125 marijuana plants were seized as a result.  Two adults were detained and released for a court date in February.  Charges of production of marijuana are being recommended to Crown.

On December 6, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle toll over at approximately 110 Mile of Highway 97.  The driver of a GMC Yukon had apparently lost control of the vehicle and gone off the road.  None of the occupants were injured, and the driver was issued a ticket for Speed Relative to Road Conditions.  The vehicle was towed. 

On December 6, 100 Mile RCMP were called to a disturbance at The Hill Health Ranch. A male was attempting to leave the resort while others felt that he shouldn’t be driving.  The male did leave in a vehicle, striking on of the people standing in the parking lot.  There were no serious injuries.  A 27 year old male resident of Lac La Hache is being sought as a person of interest in this investigation.