Police prep for Pitt Day
A sergeant and his horse Justice will attend both the Pitt Meadows Day on Saturday and the Police Fair on Sunday.
Cpl. Alanna Dunlop, Ridge Meadows RCMP
Photograph by: Submitted , for the TIMES
Ridge Meadows RCMP have an plan ready for this year's Pitt Meadows Day.
On Saturday, the local detachment will have officers on foot, on bikes, as well as motorcycles.
Sgt. Dave Smith and his horse Justice, will be present for the parade.
Auxiliary constables and community safety officers will be out to assist in keeping Pitt Meadows a safe and fun place.
"Ridge Meadows RCMP commit to keeping the citizens safe during this special event. We encourage all citizens to come out and enjoy the celebration," said Ridge Meadows RCMP Cpl. Alanna Dunlop.
"Police will have a zero tolerance for anyone who acts in an unsafe manner, especially in regards to alcohol related disturbances. All officers will take swift action if a violation of the Provincial Liquor Control and Licencing Act occurs. We want this to be a fun, enjoyable occasion," she added.
RCMP are also getting ready for the second annual Police Fair on Sunday at the Valley Fair Mall in Maple Ridge.
On display will be police motorcycles, an incident command vehicle, and Sgt. Dave Smith and his horse.
"Scheduled to appear are RCMP Lower Mainland district emergency response team with the tactical armoured vehicle; and the explosives disposal unit and the robot that is used for disarming possible explosive devices," said Dunlop.
The Police Fair will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include 'Child Find', which will be set up just outside of the London Drugs store inside the mall.
Rider dodges hazard
Holy flying barbecues Batman!
A 19-year-old Maple Ridge man was injured when a barbecue fell out of a delivery truck Saturday afternoon.
At about 2 p.m. on May 26 both a flat-deck delivery truck and a motorcycle were exiting from Golden Ears Way onto Lougheed Highway heading west towards Pitt Meadows when a barbecue flew off the back of the truck. The motorcyclist tried to steer around the barbecue, but fell off his bike. He was taken to hospital, treated for injuries, and then released.
"The driver of the delivery truck was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act for driving with an insecure load," said Dunlop.
