Collisions, B&Es, blow-up theft stand out among Christmas crimes

By Geoffrey Agombar

Spectator

NovaNewsNow.com

RCMP responded to a total of 96 calls in the Annapolis County region during the 10-day period from December 19 to 29. Among these were 13 false alarm, three false 911s, 13 traffic incidents, and four domestic incidents.

Search crews were once again combing the Annapolis River this past Sunday and Monday seeking any clue as to the fate of Elizabeth Morrissette after receiving a report of an unidentified object in the cold and swollen waters southwest of downtown Middleton. The 19-year-old was reported missing three weeks ago when a car she allegedly occupied left the road and plunged into the Black River near Wilmot.

This New Year’s Eve, RCMP would remind everyone to organize a sober drive home before partaking of celebrations, and to remember 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 96 calls, the following is a summary of those deemed fit for publication:

-- Dec. 19 at 5:00 p.m. Princedale. A resident called to report a break and enter into a private property.

-- Dec. 19 at 6:51 p.m. Port George. Following a single-vehicle accident, a male driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving and a motor vehicle offence related to vehicle registration.

-- Dec. 19 at 9:32 p.m. Meadowvale. Officers responded to a disturbance complaint related to a fight at a party.

-- Dec. 19 at 9:33 p.m. Middleton. A report of a vehicle pulling wheelies through Rotary Park remains under investigation as the offending vehicle had vacated the park prior to officers’ arrival.

-- Dec. 19 at 10:17 p.m. Carleton Corner. A driver attended hospital following a single-vehicle accident due to icy road conditions.

-- Dec. 20 at 2:06 a.m. Moschelle. RCMP investigated a report of assault involving parties known to each other.

-- Dec. 20 at 10:17 a.m. Middleton. Officers located a suspected shoplifter, who was subsequently arrested.

-- Dec. 20 at 2:00 p.m. Middleton. Patrols responding to a report of several people fighting outside a commercial establishment found that the fight had ended and many parties had dispersed. RCMP officers maintained a presence for a time to keep the peace.

-- Dec. 20 at 9:20 p.m. West Dalhousie. Officers on patrol spotted a vehicle in a ditch and investigated.

-- Dec. 21 at 1:07 p.m. Bridgetown. Members investigated a report of break and enter and missing food items at a church.

-- Dec. 21 at 6:37 p.m. Middleton. A report of assault between parties known to each other was determined to be a matter for civil resolution.

-- Dec. 21 at 7:12 p.m. Brickton. Poor road conditions contributed as a single vehicle overturned and left the road. Three passengers were sent to hospital although no injuries were apparent at the scene.

-- Dec. 21 at 8:22 p.m. Highway 101, Lequille. Poor visibility and icy conditions led to a single-vehicle accident with no apparent injuries to the two occupants.

-- Dec. 22 at 11:50 a.m. Bridgetown. The perpetrators of a break and enter into a public building made off with food items and a quantity of cash valued at less than $5000.

-- Dec. 23 at 1:34 a.m. Cornwallis Park. A patrol was dispatched to investigate a noise complaint.

-- Dec. 23 at 3:54 a.m. Cornwallis Park. A report of mischief tied to an ongoing noise complaint remains under investigation.

-- Dec. 23 at 9:58 p.m. Nictaux. A traffic hazard was reported as cars swerved to avoid a youth aged approximately 15 and dressed in camouflage who was standing in the center of the road. When officers arrived, the youth had left. Neighbourhood inquiries failed to generate any leads as to the individual’s identity.

-- Dec. 24 at 11:52 a.m. Highway 101, Middleton. A single-vehicle accident due to poor conditions resulted in no injuries and no damage.

-- Dec. 24 at 8:28 p.m. Meadowvale. A two-vehicle accident was reported as a possible hit and run. A four-wheel drive pulled in early clipping another vehicle while completing a pass in icy conditions.

-- Dec. 24 at 9:50 p.m. West Dalhousie. A break and enter into a private residence resulted in theft of personal items. The matter remains under investigation.

-- Dec. 25 at 1:13 a.m. Highway 101, Lequille. A single vehicle hydroplaned and rolled. Passenger(s) went to hospital.

-- Dec. 25 at 8:49 a.m. Lawrencetown. A complaint of mischief was lodged after a window of a residence was broken during the night.

-- Dec. 25 at 9:40 a.m. Port Lorne. Members attended the scene of downed power lines to secure and monitor the location until crews arrived to make repairs.

-- Dec. 25 at 10:46 a.m. Middleton. Patrols were unable to locate a reported intoxicated male.

-- Dec. 25 at 1:12 p.m. Middleton. Another complaint of an intoxicated male resulted in the identification and arrest of the suspect, who was held in custody overnight.

-- Dec. 26 at 5:23 p.m. Middleton. A collision involving two vehicles resulted in minor injuries. A ticket was issued to one driver for failing to heed posted traffic signs.

-- Dec. 26 at 6:25 p.m. Lawrencetown. A resident called to report a stolen bicycle.

-- Dec. 27 at 12:48 a.m. Middleton. A driver smashed into a telephone pole on Main Street, then left the scene. Police located the vehicle and the matter remains under investigation.

-- Dec. 27 at 11:30 a.m. Wilmot. Police investigated a report of theft under $5000 from a residence involving parties known to each other.

-- Dec. 27 at 3:18 p.m. Middleton. In relation to a report of a stolen vehicle, theft was ruled out after it was confirmed that, in fact the vehicle had been towed by police in relation to an ongoing investigation of a collision.

-- Dec. 27 at 3:23 p.m. Middleton. A hit and run was reported after a vehicle backed into another then left the scene.

-- Dec. 27 at 4:06 p.m. Bridgetown. Officers investigated a report of mischief causing damage at a rental property. The parties involved were known to each other.

-- Dec. 27 at 8:08 p.m. Middleton. Police responded to a complaint of break and enter and missing items from a residence.

-- Dec. 27 at 9:06 p.m. Middleton. Patrolling officers were unable to make contact with a possibly impaired driver following an anonymous complaint.

-- Dec. 27 at 9:10 p.m. Highway 101, Bridgetown. Road conditions played a role in a single-vehicle accident. Driver and passenger both sustained injuries and were hospitalized overnight.

-- Dec. 28 at 3:55 p.m. Cottage Cove. Miscellaneous items were reported stolen from a motor vehicle. The matter remains under investigation.

-- Dec. 28 at 8:58 p.m. Middleton. A concerned citizen reported a possibly impaired driver, but patrols were unable to locate the vehicle in question.

-- Dec. 28 at 10:29 p.m. Deep Brook. The theft of an eight-foot inflatable Christmas lawn ornament remains unsolved. The matter is still under investigation.