Car accidents, car accidents, and more car accidents

By Geoffrey Agombar

Spectator

NovaNewsNow.com

RCMP responded to a total of 71 calls in the Annapolis County region during the December 29 to January 5 period. Among these were two false alarm, one false 911 call, 12 motor vehicle accidents, and six domestic incidents.

Motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads continue to dominate this week’s incidents. Luckily few serious injuries appear to have resulted from this week’s collisions. Drivers are warned once again reminded to drive in accordance with road conditions. (Note: Due to the sensitive nature of complaints involving sexual assault, domestic violence, children’s welfare, and mental health, not all calls are considered appropriate for publication.)

Of the 71 calls, the following is a summary of the RCMP’s week’s work: - Dec. 29 at 9:42 a.m. Nictaux. A single-vehicle accident causing property damage but no injuries resulted in the vehicle being towed due to its hazardous final position. - Dec. 29 at 10:21 a.m. Granville Ferry. Due to poor road conditions, a single vehicle rolled and left the road. No injuries reported. - Dec. 29 at 11:37 a.m. Parker’s Mountain Rd. A single vehicle hit an icy patch and slid into the ditch, resulting in no reported injuries. - Dec. 29 at 11:50 a.m. Bridgetown. Members attended a possible prescription drug overdose. The victim attended hospital, and was released the following day. - Dec. 29 at 12:05 p.m. Middleton. A resident called to report a stolen bicycle. A Norco mountain bike had been removed from an unlocked porch. - Dec. 29 at 12:55 p.m. Spa Springs. Upon investigation, officers deemed a report of vehicle theft to be unfounded after locating the vehicle in question. - Dec. 29 at 1:27 p.m. Victoria Beach. A business called to report the theft of various articles with a total value less than $5000. - Dec. 29 at 3:45 p.m. South Williamston. A concerned resident called to complain of trespassing and shots fired too close to a residence. Investigating officers contacted a possible suspect but no charges were laid. The matter remains under investigation. - Dec. 29 at 11:57 p.m. Cornwallis. RCMP members responding to a noise complaint contacted the offending parties who promised to turn down the music. - Dec. 30 at 1:52 a.m. South Williamston. An alert citizen contacted police to complain of a suspicious vehicle in a quarry. Patrols were unable to locate the vehicle on arrival. - Dec. 30 at 6:54 a.m. Annapolis Royal. A resident called to report a suspicious vehicle sitting parked with the engine running at the end of a sports field. - Dec. 30 at 8:30 a.m. Elliott Rd., near Lawrencetown. Officers were unable to identify any suspects in a break and enter into a barn resulting in the theft of a quantity of firewood. The matter remains under investigation. - Dec. 30 at 10:11 a.m. Middleton. A business contacted RCMP to report the attempted theft of a van battery. The attempt was unsuccessful, therefore the case was classified as mischief causing damage under $5000. - Dec. 30 at 3:20 p.m. Torbrook. Slippery road conditions were to blame in a single-vehicle accident which caused no injuries, and left the vehicle in the ditch. - Dec. 30 at 3:48 p.m. Middleton. RCMP was called in to investigate cases of graffiti on a post and washroom at Rotary Park. - Dec. 30 at 3:50 p.m. Hampton Mountain Rd. A concerned resident reported witnessing a suspicious person looking in mailboxes while walking along the road. Patrols located an individual walking in the area but were unable to find proof of wrongdoing. No charges were laid. - Dec. 30 at 11:20 p.m. South Farmington. A resident, fed up after three successive light bulbs were broken at his/her private property, contacted police to report damage to property. - Dec. 30 at 11:51 p.m. Meadowvale. A possible break and enter in progress was reported after a suspicious male appeared to attempt entry into a residence. Investigating officers were able to rule out criminal intent after locating a confused and intoxicated male who appeared to have mistakenly attempted to gain entry into the wrong home. - Dec. 31 at 5:35 a.m. Melvern Square. A case of sudden death was deemed to have occurred under no suspicious circumstances. - Dec. 31 at 1:59 p.m. Middleton. Officers investigating a report of shoplifting were able to apprehend and charge a suspect by following tracks through the snow. - Dec. 31 at 8:05 p.m. Springfield. EHS and volunteer fire service were dispatched to free trapped passengers from a flipped vehicle after a single-vehicle accident due to poor road conditions. - Jan. 1 at 1:46 a.m. Middleton. Members arrived to find no fight in progress when responding to a complaint of an altercation outside a local business. Employees of the business were, however, experiencing difficulties convincing an individual to leave the premises. - Jan. 1 at 3:23 a.m. Officers responded to a traffic collision at an undisclosed location. No injuries reported. - Jan. 1 at 4:19 p.m. Middleton. A citizen called to report finding a cell phone. The responding officer was able to identify the owner and arrange pick up. - Jan. 1 at 7:00 p.m. Middleton. A father called to report his son missing. - Jan. 2 at 7:14 a.m. Albany. A case of sudden death was found to have occurred under no suspicious circumstances. - Jan. 2 at 8:23 a.m. Granville. A driver called to report damage in excess of $1000 to his/her vehicle after colliding with a dog. The driver had already managed to locate the dog’s owners to inform them of their pets demise. - Jan. 2 at 12:16 p.m. Highway 101, Tupperville. Due to poor conditions a driver left the highway and slid into the ditch. No injuries reported. - Jan. 2 at 3:16 p.m. Upper Clements. Officers investigated a case of possible fraud in relation to possible false billing for internet domain name registry (i.e. registration of a website address). - Jan. 2 at 4:32 p.m. Nictaux. A hazardously parked vehicle was towed after complaints from passing motorists about its placement just off the road on a sharp curve. - Jan. 2 at 6:12 p.m. Melvern Square. A resident called to report a traffic incident involving two vehicles: a car stuck in a snowdrift and a truck with plough. One vehicle sideswiped the other causing damage, but no reported injuries. - Jan. 2 at 10:26 p.m. Morse Rd. A two-vehicle collision occurred on a curve after one vehicle lost control in icy conditions and crossed the centerline. An approaching vehicle slammed into its back end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The approaching vehicle was no longer drivable and had to be towed. - Jan. 3 at 8:29 a.m. Parker’s Mountain Rd. A two-vehicle collision causing no injuries left both vehicles damaged but drivable. A car backing out of a driveway was impacted by an unseen oncoming vehicle. - Jan. 3 at 1:15 p.m. Morse Rd. A disqualified driver was identified during a traffic stop, and issued with a ticket. - Jan. 3 at 4:18 p.m. Lawrencetown. A business called to lodge a fraud complaint after receiving a fake check. - Jan. 3 at 5:56 p.m. Highway 101, Bridgetown. Patrols were unable to locate a vehicle reported to be driven without due care. The complainant reported witnessing the vehicle in question speeding and cutting off other drivers. - Jan. 3 at 10:16 p.m. Middleton. Officers responding to a report of dangerous driving related to a vehicle squealing its tires and pulling donuts, arrived to find the driver had already left the scene. - Jan. 4 at 11:44 a.m. Nictaux. A concerned resident called to complain of damage to his/her mailbox, as well as to several others in the area. - Jan 4. at 11:47 a.m. Nictaux. A similar complaint corroborating the mailbox damage complaint above. - Jan. 4 at 2:16 p.m. Springfield. A resident called to complain of vandalism to his/her vehicle. The window had been smashed and the door had been kicked in, apparently in relation to an ongoing conflict. - Jan. 4 at 2:37 p.m. Nictaux. RCMP received an additional report of damage to a mailbox in Nictaux. - Jan. 4 at 4:02 p.m. A resident contacted police to report finding a black mountain bike. - Jan. 4 at 5:00 p.m. Granville. A single-vehicle accident due to poor road conditions left the car on its roof in the ditch, but two occupants uninjured. The vehicle was not drivable and had to be towed. - Jan. 4 at 5:47 p.m. Bridgetown. A report of an assault involving parties known to each other was received, but no charges were laid. - Jan. 4 at 5:45 p.m. Deep Brook. Officers responded to a report of a break and enter into a cottage, which would have occurred at some time during the holidays. A quantity of money was reported missing, as well as stereo equipment and a set of spare keys. - Jan. 4 at 7:20 p.m. Lawrencetown. Members investigated a complaint of reckless driving after a vehicle, which stopped to drop off reportedly stolen furniture, sped away from the scene. - Jan. 4 at 8:10 p.m. Clementsvale. A complaint of a traffic hazard was passed on to Nova Scotia Power for action after a complaint of a downed power line. Cars were driving over live wires.

Anyone who wants to report a crime, or who has information on crimes, can contact the Annapolis RCMP at 825-2000 in Middleton or 665-4481 in Bridgetown. Information on crimes can also be reported to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.