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Bicyclist crashes into car

Police briefs July 12-14
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The Terrace RCMP responded to approximately 287 calls for service during the week of July 8 to July 14.

Of those calls, 121 occurred between Friday and Sunday at midnight. Below are some highlights.

Bicyclist crashes into car

A bicyclist was taken to the hospital after riding into a vehicle on Keith Avenue.

Around 12:20 p.m., July 13, 2019, Terrace RCMP received a report of a traffic incident in the parking lot near Hwy 16 and the Sande Overpass. A truck was waiting to turn right when a man on a bicycle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. There was no damage to the truck or bike, but the vehicle’s occupants transported the man to the hospital, despite his having no visible injuries.

Police attended the hospital. The bicyclist was determined to have been riding on the sidewalk and without a helmet. He was deemed at fault for the incident.

Two lodged in cells following fight call

Three people were arrested following a report of a fight and a stolen necklace.

Around 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, Terrace RCMP were called to the area of Dobbie Street and Haaland Avenue after a man said he had been assaulted and had his necklace stolen.

Police attended and arrested three men for various offences, including public mischief and breach. One of the men was released at the scene. The other two men were lodged in cells to sober up safely; one also received a Promise to Appear in Court for breaching release conditions.

Sobering up with police

Only four people sobered up with police this weekend for public intoxication.

On Saturday a woman was arrested around 9:05 p.m. at Park Avenue and Atwood Street. A man was arrested around 10:15 p.m. at Lakelse Avenue and Emerson Street.

Sunday saw another man and woman sober up with police. A man was arrested around 2:40 a.m. on Little Avenue. A woman was arrested around 4:40 a.m. on the 4700 block of Loen Avenue.

All were released when sober.

If you have information about crime contact the Terrace RCMP at (250)638-7400 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-800-222-TIPS, online at www.terracecrimestoppers.ca.