Halloween, a night for little ghouls and goblins to hit the streets for their trick or treats, unfortunately devolved into a night of mischief and disturbances, leaving the police responding to numerous calls for service.
There were dozens of reports throughout Squamish and beyond of fireworks and unruly behaviour, Squamish RCMP says. Garibaldi Highlands alone had over 30 reports of youth setting off firecrackers and causing a disturbance. It is estimated by responding officers that there were upwards of more than 400 youth in the area causing havoc.
Squamish RCMP also seized large quantities of fireworks throughout the evening from the Garibaldi Highlands scene and various other neighborhoods throughout Squamish.
Along with the Mischief and Causing a Disturbance calls, Squamish RCMP also responded to other types of investigations including: Check Well-Beings, Search and Rescue, Domestic Violence, and impaired driving investigations, which lead to two drivers being taken off the road and given 90 day driving suspensions.
“Halloween is often a busy night for our officers, historically it has been a noisy but orderly event. However, this year, we definitely saw more disturbance calls than in previous years.” says Staff Sgt. Gareth Bradley of the Squamish RCMP.
October typically marks the beginning of the holiday season, getting everyone ready for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. The Squamish RCMP is encouraging everyone to enjoy the season safely, and to cherish the festivities and create memories.
Donald Raymond Patrick says
Time to bring the Hammer down.
Francine Lessard says
Two nights before Hallowen a young man dress in a costume and white pants and white wig kick my door and ran. We caught it on camera this time two days prior i chase a kids up Faith rd in a white hoody. So because he was in costume this time makes it hard to say who it is.
It’s part of a gang that have terrorising for over two months now kick down my door.
On Hallowen night he came to the door to trick or treat and my daugther recongnized him,she did not waste any time chewing him out to stop this behavior and that she would call the police next time he came on our property. He said he did it because his friends told him to do it and then asked “if he could still have candy!???”
She said get the hell away from here and don’t come back.
We know who this gang his even went to house and the parents and the parents who say they know who it is… to make then stop. The parents call me a crazy with very strong added words. Now everytime there is noises I jump in fear that my door will fly open again.
I called the police once and they cant do anything because we have no proof but this time we saw him on camera. I could post the clip in hope the parent would see their little angel at work. Should I post it on Squamish ask.
Do you know if this is your son? Please contact me or the RCMP or if this is also happening to you.