Emergency Services Files: June 2022

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


For Northwest Flood reports and community response this month see our archive page here


From the North Coast Review


Port Edward Fire/Rescue extinguish tractor trailer fire on Highway 16
Prince Rupert RCMP outline notes on Canada Wide Warrant and northwest connection for an escapee from Correctional Facility in the Fraser Valley

State of Alaska celebrates return of service for AMHS to Prince Rupert
Saturday response from Port Edward Fire Rescue makes quick work of structure fire in the District 
Annual Report Snapshot of RCMP services notes of challenges of COVID and range of detachment work in 2021
Planning for a new Fire Hall, volume of calls for service and training for members among themes for Annual Report of Fire Services
Twin incidents kept Prince Rupert RCMP on the move through Thursday
City Council members welcomed New Detachment OIC, share thoughts on what issues may be of most concern to community
City Council to introduce new Officer in Charge of Prince Rupert RCMP detachment at tonight's Council session
Civic payroll increases to sixteen million dollars-plus in listings of the 2021 SOFI Report
Wolf sightings increasing as June moves along in Port Edward 
Cross training session for Prince Rupert/Port Edward firefighters 

Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue takes training to new heights 

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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

Port Edward  Volunteer Fire/Rescue Facebook Page

June 28 -- Canada wide warrant issued for man seen in Terrace, Prince Rupert area (video)

June 24 -- RCMP looking for wanted man known to Prince Rupert and Terrace 

June 23 -- Canada-wide warrant issued for man going between Prince Rupert and Terrace

June 23 -- Man wanted on Canada-Wide warrant after escaping custody spotted in Terrace and Prince Rupert area

June 23 -- Wanted: Jessie Wyant Millwater  (RCMP Statement)

June 22 -- Prince Rupert becomes first marine pre clearance location in Canada 

June 22 -- Ferry to Alaska carried 107 passengers on first voyage in 3 years from Prince Rupert  

June 21 -- Prince Rupert is first marine location in Canada for US border preclearance 

June 21 -- Pair of Prince Rupert women arrested after stealing the same person's car twice 

June 17 -- Home invasion, Homer attack suspect flees in Prince Rupert

June 17 -- All home invasion suspects in custody 

June 17 -- Busy day for the Prince Rupert RCMP   (RCMP Statement)

June 15 -- Prince Rupert new officer in charge introduces himself to council

June 6 -- Prince Rupert Fire Department Training (video)

Terrace/Kitimat

Terrace RCMP Detachment website

Kitimat RCMP Detachment website

Terrace RCMP Twitter feed

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

June 29 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (June 24-30)

June 28 -- Canada wide warrant issued for man seen in Terrace, Prince Rupert area (video)

June 28 -- Two men arrested following the discovery of drugs in a residence 

June 28 -- Kitimat RCMP arrest two suspects on Drug Charges after launching Robbery investigation

June 28 -- Kitimat RCMP seize drugs at Kitimat residence

June 28 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (June 17-23)

June 27 -- Kitimat Search and Rescue crews extract missing kayaker from riverbank

June 25 -- Noise complaints occupy Kitimat RCMP

June 25 -- Kitimat search and rescue locate missing kayaker

June 24 -- Kitimat and Terrace emergency teams help stranded driver 

June 23 -- Canada-wide warrant issued for man going between Prince Rupert and Terrace

June 22 -- Kitimat crews extinguish fire at residence on Tweedsmuir Avenue

June 21 -- Terrace Emergency Services Bike Rodeo deemed a success after drawing in more than 100 riders

June 20 -- Missing man sought along Highway 37 North

June 20 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (June 9-16)

June 20 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (June 3-8)

June 20 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (May 27-June 2)

June 18 -- More suspicious marine activity reported to police

June 17 -- Terrace Bike Rodeo ramps up community spirit

June 15 -- Fire impacts Terrace encampment by CN Railway tracks

June 14 -- Terrace Bike Rodeo ramps up Community spirit (RCMP Statement)

June 10 -- Alleged threat at Skeena Middle School found unsubstantiated

June 10 -- Kitimat RCMP receive report of fraud

June 10 -- Truck hauling lumber catches fire near Kitwanga

June 9 -- Kitimat Search and Rescue Crews Extricate man trapped near Saunders Haul Road 

June 8 -- Kitimat Search and Rescue bring back stranded motorist 

June 6 -- Terrace RCMP handing out tickets of a different, more desirable, variety to kids this summer

June 6 -- Terrace RCMP issues 'positive tickets' to youth

June 5 -- Police warn against drinking in public 

June 3 -- Safe streets bylaw to come before council

June 2 -- Terrace RCMP Positive Ticket are here (RCMP Statement)

June 2 -- Dog control expands to rural areas surrounding Terrae, Thornhill

June 1 -- RCMP probe Kitimat marine thefts 

June 1 -- Search and Rescue ready for floods (video)

Bulkley Valley/Lakes District 

Smithers RCMP Detachment website

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

June 30 -- New Hazelton RCMP launch Drug Trafficking Investigation after man found passed out in car

June 30 -- CN investigating derailment near Fraser Lake

June 29 -- Minor derailment near Fraser Lake under investigation by CN Rail

June 29 -- Burns Lake Fire Department's move to a new fire hall moves a step ahead

June 29 -- Five Burns Lake Firefighters secure highest level of certification  

June 29 -- Police investigating drug trafficking in New Hazelton 

June 27 -- New Hazelton RCMP turns up illegal smokes during traffic stop (video)

June 24 -- New Hazelton RCMP seizure several garbage bags full of illegal cigarettes during routine traffic stop 

June 23 -- Unmarked cigarettes located during traffic stop near New Hazelton  

June 23 -- Wet'suwet'en members to sue Coastal GasLink and RCMP (video)
June 23 -- Police arrest one man following crash involving stolen ambulance 

June 23 -- Man arrested following ambulance theft from Granisle

June 23 -- Unmarked cigarettes located during traffic stop near Hazelton 

June 23 -- Man probably regrets decision to steal ambulance after being injured while crashing said ambulance 

June 23 -- Traffic stop uncovers several cartons of unmarked cigarettes (RCMP Statement) 

June 23 -- Stolen ambulance located following motor vehicle crash  (RCMP Statement)

June 22 -- Three locals training for 2022 Tour de North

June 22 -- Lawsuit filed against CGL, RCMP, Forsythe by Gidimt'en Checkpoint

June 22 -- Block Watch possible for Granisle

June 22 -- RCMP resume foot patrols in parks, downtown

June 22 -- Members of the Gidimt'en Clan flied lawsuit against RCMP, CGL and others, alleging months of targeted harassment 

June 20 -- RCMP searching for missing man near Dease Lake

June 17 -- Bus driver charged in school bus crash near Burns Lake

June 17 -- Toxic drug alert issued for Smithers area

June 17 -- Fire departments to hold training exercises in Smithers this weekend

June 16 -- Conservation Officers looking for bear with an arrow in its head (video)

June 16 -- Conservation Officer Service investigating injured bear seen on Highway 37

June 16 -- Officials want people to sign up for emergency alert system 

June 16 -- Motor Vehicle Act charges laid in school bus crash (RCMP Statement)

June 15 -- Fraser Lake man facing multiple charges in historical sexual assault investigation

June 15 -- Smithers Conservation officers seek info on injured grizzly

June 15 -- Investigation into historical sexual assault allegations results in numerous charges (RCMP Statement)

June 15 -- Burns Lake RCMP keeping kids cool

June 13 -- Suspect in December 2020 Break and Enter pleads guilty to charges

June 10 -- Accused in December 2020 Smithers home invasion to plead guilty

June 9 -- Social media posts lead to multiple motor vehicle charges for Smithers driver 

June 9 -- Woman not seriously injured after bear attack near Telkwa

June 9 -- Smithers man charged with multiple driving offences after videos posted to social media 

June 9 -- Smithers man learns not to post evidence of crimes online the Hard Way 

June 9 -- Suspect in alleged Smithers armed robbery charged 

June 9 -- Woman and her dogs attacked by bear while hiking near Telkwa 

June 9 -- Social media posts lead to multiple driving charges (RCMP Statement)

June 8 -- Grant to aid in search and rescue truck purchase

June 2 -- Police look for witnesses after a single vehicle crash involving a school bus in Burns Lake

June 2 -- Police look for witness to a collision involving a school bus (RCMP Statement)

June 2 -- Fort St. James RCMP investigation into possible threats continues (RCMP Statement)

June 2 -- Criminal contempt charges for pipeline protest (audio)

June 1 -- Prosecution Serviced decides to pursue criminal contempt charges against 15 arrested while opposing CGL pipeline 

June 1 -- Court appearance by pipeline protestors (audio)

June 1 -- Burns Lake RCMP update Village of Burns Lake council

Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska

June 30 -- Assembly approves union agreement for Sitka firefighters 

June 30 -- USCG Cutter Fukui's new captain welcomed in onboard ceremony

June 28 -- Petersburg borough concludes no harassment occurred between assembly members and police chief

June 27 -- Sitka's SAR team rescuers hiker injured from fall

June 27 -- Coast Guard cutter Pike holds open house in new home port

June 22 -- Air Station Sitka rescues ailing passenger from Celebrity Eclipse

June 10 -- Two teens apprehended for alleged involvement in Sitka Arson case

June 9 -- Petersburg hosts two for top fire/EMS job

June 7 -- Sitka Coast Guard crew medevacs man from Eurodam cruise ship

June 6 -- Man medevaced by helicopter from cruise ship Eurodam south of Ketchikan 

June 3 -- Fire destroys Whale Pass cabins 

Miscellaneous notes

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