Man crashes car through fence fleeing from Kelowna police

Kelowna RCMP made several arrests and seized drugs during an enforcement blitz in Rutland last week, including drugs found on a driver who crashed through a fence.

Officers attempted to pull over a vehicle for a traffic stop but the driver fled the scene, crashed through a fence into a ditch, according to a press release from Kelowna RCMP issued today, Oct. 30.

After the crash, the man led police on a foot chase which ended with him getting arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and resisting police. 

Police found a substantial amount of cocaine and fentanyl after arresting the man. He has since been released with conditions prohibiting him from being in Kelowna or driving.

His next court date is set for Nov. 6. 

Officers also managed to make several other arrests last week, including some people with outstanding warrants. Police seized more than 750 grams of drugs including cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine. 

The RCMP seized contraband cigarettes, weapons, cash and three vehicles. 

The enforcement blitz during the week of Oct. 19 to 25 is part of the Crime Reduction Unit’s enhanced policing project in Rutland. 

“The Crime Reduction Unit is taking a proactive and visible approach to tackling crime and social disorder in the Rutland community,” Cpl. Michael Gauthier, Community Liaison Officer-Rutland, said in the release. “Whether in uniform, on bikes, or in plainclothes, our officers are actively engaging with residents and businesses in Rutland to listen, respond, and make a meaningful impact.”