Emergency Service Files: January 2021

Our Archive of items for the month of January , from the files of law enforcement and other emergency responders in Northwestern British Columbia.





From the North Coast Review

Lax Kw'alaams landmark Grace United Church consumed by fire
During the month that celebrates their work, Prince Rupert Crimestoppers provide tutorial on their online reporting program 

Aggressive Fire attack contains vessel fire at Fairview floats 

Prince Rupert sees sharp rise in number of Overdose calls over last five years; Terrace/Thornhill record the largest increase in Northwest
Independent Investigations Office clears Prince Rupert RCMP of any offence in relation to May 2020 incident 
BC Conservation Officer Service back on the North Coast after numerous wolf call from Port Edward
Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue celebrates firefighter achievements as 2021 gets underway
District of Port Edward launches 2021 with call for members for Volunteer Fire Department

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Prince Rupert/Port Edward/Haida Gwaii/North Coast


Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue Facebook Page

Prince Rupert RCMP Detachment website

Prince Rupert RCMP Facebook Page

Prince Rupert Online Crime Reporting program link

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

January 28 -- Prince Rupert firefighters undertake intensive emergency medical responder training

January 22 -- Boat fire under investigation

January 22 -- Prince Rupert Fire Rescue responds to boat fire

January 21 -- RCMP looking for wanted man

January 20 -- Overdose emergency calls in Prince Rupert spikes by 43.6% in five years
January 18 -- Police watchdog investigation  clears Prince Rupert police officers
January 18 -- IIO finds Prince Rupert RCMP officer did not commit any offence during arrest

Terrace/Kitimat

Terrace RCMP Detachment website

Kitimat RCMP Detachment website

Terrace RCMP Twitter feed

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

January 26 -- Terrace COVID fines (video)

January 26 -- Terrace RCMP issued a fine to a person who violated COVID-19 rules

January 25 -- Terrace RCMP issue $2,300 fine to person who violated COVID-19 measures

January 25 -- Terrace RCMP have issued a ticket for violating COVID-19 measures

January 25 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (January 4-17)

January 25 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report (January 4-17)

January 21 -- Kitimat man wanted (video)

January 21 -- Kitimat RCMP searching for man wanted on several warrants province-wide

January 21 -- Kitimat RCMP searching for man who is wanted province-wide

January 20 -- Overdose calls (video)

January 20 -- Overdose emergency calls in Terrace increased by 112% in 2020

January 20 -- Overdose calls in Terrace increased 'dramatically' last year

January 20 -- BC Records record year for overdose related calls

January 20 -- Wanted - Brett Alexander Jones  (RCMP statement)

January 19 -- Investigation results in drug and cash seizure in New Hazelton

January 18 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (January 8-13)

January 15 -- Body Transportation trouble (video)

January 15 -- Business deal gone bad results in ambulances transporting deceased people in Northwest 

January 15 -- Ambulances are being used to transfer deceased people in Northwest BC

January 12 -- Kitimat Drug bust (video)

January 12 -- Kitimat RCMP seized a number of drugs in drug trafficking investigation

January 12 -- Kitimat RCMP seize drugs following investigation

January 12 -- Kitimat RCMP seize several illegal substances in drug trafficking investigation

January 12 -- Search warrant conducted on drug trafficking investigation (RCMP statement)

January 11 -- Structure fire at Kitimat trailer park

January 8 -- Emergency Services showing appreciation for health care workers 

January 8 -- Thank you parade for front line Health care workers (video)

January 8 -- Terrace Emergency Services show support for frontline workers

January 8 -- Emergency Services showing appreciation for health care workers

January 8 -- Kitimat non-violent crime severity index jumps almost 20 per cent

January 8 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (January 1-7)

January 8 -- Procession of emergency vehicles to pass through Terrace this evening

January 8 -- Northern BC Crime Stoppers celebrates record-breaking 2020

January 8 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report (December 21-January 3)

January 6 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (December 26-December 30)

Bulkley Valley/Lakes District 

Smithers RCMP Detachment website

Conservation Officer Service Facebook pageq

January 29 -- New Hazelton RCMP advised of fraud to elderly couple

January 28 -- Smithers Crimestoppers recognizes 23 year sponsorship from LB Paving

January 28 -- Quick thinking Seniors foil scammers plan

January 26 -- RCMP Traffic Services impound commercial vehicle east of Smithers

January 25 -- Arrests made in Smithers home invasion investigation

January 25 -- Commercial vehicle impounded for excessive speed  (RCMP statement)

January 21 -- New Hazelton RCMP arrest five, seize drugs and large amount of cash

January 21 -- Telkwa fire rescue vehicle blow its engine

January 20 -- Worries expressed over Houston ambulance service being affected by pipeline work 

January 20 -- RCMP seize drugs and cash during investigation

January 19 -- Large quantity of drugs, cash and drug paraphernalia seized by New Hazelton RCMP

January 19 -- Investigation results in drugs and cash seizure  (RCMP statement)

January 15 -- Crash causes power outage near Smithers and Witset

January 14 -- Zobnick Road residents fed up with ski trail parking problem

January 13 -- Burns Lake Fire Rescue records two calls already in 2021

January 13 -- Decker Lake stabbing incident accused intends to plead guilty

January 12 -- Police seek witnesses in an explosion investigation (RCMP statement)

January 12 -- Smithers RCMP investigating large explosion

January 11 -- Smithers RCMP investigating loud explosion from Saturday night

January 7 -- Search and Rescue responds to trio of incidents on ski hill

January 6 -- Single vehicle crash near Decker Lake

January 6 -- Houston RCMP is investigating a sudden death 

January 5 -- Man dies after wood cutting accident

January 5 -- Man killed while cutting firewood

January 4 -- Jack knifed blocking avenue

Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska

January 29 -- Emergency drill set for Saturday at Ketchikan's airport

January 28 -- Former Kethcikan mayoral candidate arrested

January 27 -- Police body cams shed light on Ketchikan man's death during pursuit

January 27 -- Kake murder trial moved to Juneau

January 27 -- Coast Guard calls off search for downed Cessna lost during flight from Ketchikan to Port Angeles Washington

January 25 -- Home destroyed by weekend fire

January 23 -- Man arrested in Seattle after allegedly calling in false security threat to Ketchikan bound flight 

January 19 -- Volunteer Firefighters honoured for 40 years of service

January 15 -- Yakutat police department's updated use of force policy addresses chokeholds and de-escalation tactics 

January 13 -- Ketchikan Fire Survivor says husband died trying to save everyone in the house

Miscellaneous notes



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