RCMP are asking that a 74-year-old Trail man have his driver’s license reviewed after he crashed his vehicle into a business in the 1300 block of McQuarrie Street Thursday morning.
Police say the man hit the gas instead of the brake while parking, causing significant damage. They say the incident may have been related to a medical issue. No one was hurt.
Genelle man arrested in cereal box assault
Police have arrested a man accused of committing an assault with a cereal box.
RCMP say they were called early Friday about a report that a 55-year-old man had pushed a 72-year-old woman out of his room in a home in the 700 block of 16th Avenue in Genelle.
The woman wasn’t injured and didn’t want to pursue an investigation.
But later that morning, officers returned to the home after a similar incident turned violent. Police say the man allegedly pushed the woman several times and then mashed a creal box into her head.
The man has since been released on conditions. Police will forward a report to Crown counsel for review.
Officer helps dislodge bead from girl’s nose
Police helped out when a three-year-old girl got a small bead stuck up her nose.
An officer responded Friday afternoon to the 3300 block of Laurel Crescent, where the girl’s parents were having a tough time dislodging the bead.
The officer told the girl to blow hard out her nostril, which successfully got it out. Paramedics examined her as a precaution, but she was fine.
“The officer gave the child a toy as a reward for cooperating, and she promised not to put anything into her nose again,” Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said.
Trail woman stashes brownies in underwear
A woman is accused of stealing from a Trail business, including stuffing brownies inside her underwear.
Police were called early Saturday to a report about a 46-year-old city woman shoplifting in the 700 block of Victoria Street.
The woman was arrested and searched. A chocolate bar and gum were found in her purse, while a further search by a female officer discovered brownies in her underwear.
“Brownies are not one of the items police usually locate hidden in undergarments,” Wicentowich noted.
The woman is expected to be banned from the store.
Fruitvale woman investigated for impaired driving
A 35-year-old Fruitvale woman was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition after a report that she had backed into her neighbour’s vehicle in the 1900 block of Martin Street.
Police say they were called Sunday evening. An officer located the woman, who admitted responsibility. The officer suspected she was on drugs. She failed a sobriety test.
She was also issued a ticket to repair her vehicle.
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