Emergency Service Files -- November 2013

Our archive of items from the files of law enforcement and other emergency responders in Northwestern British Columbia.

From the North Coast Review


November 29-- Exchange of ideas on crime and prevention takes place in Prince George  NCR
November 27-- Terrace RCMP looking for 15 year old boy, who could possibly be in Prince Rupert NCR
November 27-- RCMP seek assistance from the public regarding sexual assault  NCR
November 27-- Councillor Carlick-Pearson expresses concern over weekend incidents NCR
November 24-- One fatality, one injured in motor vehicle incident on Highway 16 near Frederick Street NCR
November 24-- Prince Rupert RCMP seek the assistance of the public regarding damage to Port Edward Highway sign  NCR
November 22-- Prince Rupert to join other Northern BC communities to look at crime at Prince George gathering
November 22-- Skateboard and longboard clinic set for next Friday

November 19-- Highway 16 CLOSED west of Exchamsiks owing to vehicle incident
November 15-- Highway 16 CLOSED west of Smithers due to vehicle incident (Re-opened at 3 PM)
November 13-- Tragic Outcome after search of Skeena River for missing boaters
November 12-- Overdue trio subject of Skeena search Tuesday
November 4-- RCMP deliver quarterly crime statistics report to City Council
November 3-- Prince Rupert RCMP issue warning over Halloween candy

Media Items from Across the Northwest

Prince Rupert/Port Edward/Haida Gwaii/North Coast

November 29-- Missing Terrace youth located in Prince Rupert
November 28-- Prince Rupert RCMP investigate alleged sexual assault and kidnapping
November 28-- Northern BC mayors meet to reduce crime
November 27-- Prince Rupert Assault (video)
November 26-- Man beaten, sexually assaulted and left tied naked to a tree outside of Prince Rupert
November 25-- PR Fatal Accident (video)
November 25-- Prince Rupert Area Man Killed in Crash Early Sunday Morning
November 24-- Prince Rupert Man dies in early morning accident
November 20-- Ambulance crisis in Queen Charlotte needs solution
November 20-- Prince Rupert family hires private investigators to investigate son's death (audio)
November 20-- Argument leads to assault on Haida Gwaii (N View e edition pg B1)
November 19-- Lumber Truck tips near Kasiks -- Highway reopened to Single Lane Alternating
November 19-- Truck Crashes (video)
November 19-- Downed power lines impacting downtown traffic
November 18-- Beware scammers
November 18-- Doughnuts lead to rollover at Lester Centre parking lot
November 15-- Names of Skeena Boating Incident Victims Released
November 15-- Northwest BC drowning victims identified
November 14-- B. C. Coroner takes over after Skeena River search for three boaters ends tragically
November 14-- Correctional Service reviewing death of Prince Rupert inmate
November 13-- RCMP warn of illegal hunting on Haida Gwaii (N View e edition pg B1)
November 13-- RCMP recover bodies of missing Skeena River boaters
November 13-- River Search (video)
November 12-- Boaters missing on Skeena River
November 12-- Search underway for Missing Boaters near Prince Rupert
November 12-- Skeena River Search (video)
November 6-- Crime on the decline in Prince Rupert
November 6-- Magic Mushroom consumption causing concern on Haida Gwaii (N View pg B1)
November 4-- Prince Rupert RCMP Investigate Halloween Tampering Complaint
November 4-- Tampered Candy (video)
November 4-- North End Haida Gwaii Crime Calls Decline
November 3-- Prince Rupert RCMP Investigating Hallowe'en candy with pin inside
November 1-- Rupert RCMP respond to B & E in Port Edward (N Conn pg A4)
November 1-- Police investigate brazen theft at Port Clements Museum
November 1-- Halloween quiet on Haida Gwaii

Terrace/Kitimat/Nass and elsewhere

November 22-- Truck trying to stop for accident goes off road
November 21-- Burns Lake Fatal
November 21-- Fiery Crash East of Burns Lake Claims Life, Closes Highway
November 20-- Bystander to car hitting pedestrian picks fight with second bystander
November 20-- Terrace RCMP dispatch cop from city
November 19-- Jack-knifed Truck Blocks Traffic in Kitimat
November 19-- RCMP warn against 911 pocket dials
November 19-- Pocket Dials (video)
November 15-- Highway 16 Closed Near Moricetown Friday Afternoon
November 15-- Vehicle accident shuts down Highway 16 West of Moricetown
November 15-- Terrace RCMP recover items stolen from businesses; man arrested
November 14-- Police seeking hit and run driver
November 8-- Hazelton RCMP have made drug arrests (N Conn 8 pg 2)
November 8-- Tampered candy distributed (N Conn pg 3)
November 7-- Sexting investigation underway in Terrace
November 6-- Drivers urged to watch for wildlife
November 5-- More tampered Halloween Candy Reported, This Time in Kitimat
November 5-- Teen Still Critical After Being Run Over By Train
November 5-- Kitimat RCMP Investigate tainted Hallowe'en candy
November 4-- New Hazelton RCMP Search Suspected Drug House
November 4-- Burns Lake Tain Hit (video)
November 2-- A calm Halloween in Terrace
November 2-- Public intoxication in Terrace has declined
November 1-- Theft of a trailblazer results in it being heavily damaged (N Conn pg A11)
November 1-- Teen Hit by Train in Burns Lake
November 1-- Terrace RCMP officer receives award
November 1-- Teen Hit by Train in Burns Lake
November 1-- Terrace RCMP Nab Suspect in Voyeur Incidents

Our review of case files for the year can be found here.