Emergency Services Files: November

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




From the North Coast Review




Return of Cram-A-Cruiser in support of the Salvation Army Christmas programs set for December 10th at Canada Safeway Parking Lot
Prince Rupert RCMP seek public's assistance on Wanted File 
City looks to fill post with Prince Rupert RCMP Victim Services 
Canadian Coast Guard Prince Rupert celebrates reunion with baby Willow
Prince Rupert RCMP note success of recent call for help on Wanted Person's File 

Winds bring two power outages towards Port Edward area leave trail of debris for some parts of Prince Rupert 
Ocean Centre Scene no longer in hands of RCMP, as Mounties provide for third update on Monday incident 
RCMP confirm 'isolated shooting' in Ocean Centre this morning, left 1 victim deceased, suspect deceased of self inflicted gunshot wound
RCMP provide short update on Ocean Centre incident

Large Police presence at Ocean Centre 
RCMP outline extraordinary efforts of many in recovery mission for deceased pilot 
Search Warrant from early November nets Prince Rupert RCMP with shotgun, drugs and arrest of city resident 
Prince Rupert RCMP seeking driver on the roads while prohibited 
Prince Rupert RCMP seek assistance on Missing Persons file 
Canadian Coast Guard announces extension of leases for emergency towing vessels in BC waters
Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue, RCMP respond to Civic Centre complex fire Friday
Prince Rupert Fire Rescue make quick work of Wednesday afternoon fire alarm on east side of city
CCGS vessel McIntyre Bay officially christened in Prince Rupert waterfront ceremony on Wednesday
Prince Rupert RCMP seek assistance of Public on Wanted Person Case File 
Canadian Coast Guard Vessel McIntyre Bay ready for your inspection at Cow Bay Dock
Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia has two investigations currently underway in Prince Rupert 
RCM SAR Station 64 celebrates achievement, Coast Guard vessel due for port call this Wednesday 
Future Emergency Responders get chance to explore career options at CHSS event 

MLA Jennifer Rice Legislature address notes of recent disturbing threats of violence towards Prince Rupert Hospital and Health Care workers 
Expanded Security measures in place at Northern Health facilities in Prince Rupert after recent incident 
Terrace RCMP seeking whereabouts of possible Prince Rupert bound traveller 

Independent Investigations office in Prince Rupert as part of investigation related to death following arrest 
Port Edward Fire/Rescue update their auto extrication skills over weekend 

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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

November 28 -- Remains of all 3 occupants of downed floatplane on Central Coast recovery by RCMP Dive Team

November 25 -- RCMP uncover remains of crashed floatplane on Central coast, still searching for passengers 

November 24 -- Wanted man turns himself in (RCMP statement)

November 22 -- Police incident at Ocean Centre Mall Update 3  (RCMP statement) 

November 21 -- Man who fatally shot woman in Prince Rupert office mall dies, say police

November 21 -- Police Incident at Ocean Centre Mall Update 2 (RCMP statement)

November 21 -- Deadly shooting in Prince Rupert mall was an isolated incident: RCMP

November 21 -- Mayor calls mall shooting in Prince Rupert that killed one 'truly tragic'

November 21 -- 1 dead, 1 critically injured in Prince Rupert mall shooting: RCMP

November 21 -- 1 person dead, 1 injured in at Prince Rupert mall

November 21 -- Prince Rupert mall shooting was murder, suicide attempt: RCMP

November 21 --  Prince Rupert RCMP investigating Ocean Centre Mall incident which left one dead and one critically injured 

November 21 -- One dead, one critically injured in Prince Rupert mall shooting: RCMP

November 21 -- Police Incident at Ocean Centre Mall Update 1 (RCMP statement)

November 21 -- Police incident at Ocean Centre Mall (RCMP statement)

November 18 -- Multi-organizational recover effort in Kitsault helicopter fatality

November 18 -- Multi-organization effort helps recover deceased pilot (RCMP Statement)

November 17 -- Prince Rupert RCMP enacts search warrant and seizes many illegal items 

November 17 -- 56 year old man reported missing, Prince Rupert RCMP request public assistance 

November 17 -- Shotgun, suspected drugs, seized in search warrant execution (RCMP Statement)

November 16 -- Wanted: Alex Jessie-Ray Crete  (RCMP Statement)

November 16 -- Missing Person: Leon Sinclair  (RCMP Statement)

November 14 -- Speedy Response Quells Fire at Prince Rupert Recreation complex before it can get going 

November 11 -- Remembrance Day fire at Civic Centre in Prince Rupert doused in six minutes 

November 10 -- BC Independent Investigations Office seeking information on two incidents in Prince Rupert 

November 10 -- IIO investigates Prince Rupert RCMP following two jail incidents 

November 10 -- It's all cheers with the champagne christening of CCGS McIntyre Bay in Prince Rupert 

November 9 -- Prince Rupert's Coast Guard fleet expands with addition of new Bay Class Rescue Boat 

November 9 -- Unlicensed driver caught with car full of drugs during routine traffic stop near Bella Coola 

November 9 -- Prince Rupert RCMP seeking public assistance to locate man wanted on Theft Related Warrant 

November 9 -- Traffic stop leads to drugs ad cash seizure in Bella Coola 

November 8 -- Construction completed on 5 of 13 Helipads being brought to Hadia Gwaii by the Coast Guard 

November 7 -- Increased security services on tap for Terrace and Prince Rupert hospitals 

November 7 -- Coast Guard builds 13 helicopter pads on Haida Gwaii 

November 3 -- Prince Rupert hospital locked down, man arrested following threats to health care workers 

November 2 -- Prince Rupert Hospital locked down, man arrested following threats to health care workers 

November 1 -- IIO is Investigation an October 29.22 Death in Prince Rupert (IIO info release)

Terrace/Kitimat

Terrace RCMP Detachment website

Kitimat RCMP Detachment website

Terrace RCMP Twitter feed

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

November 30 -- Woman survives jump into Skeena River 

November 29 -- Kitimat resident arrested after getting drunk and borrowing car without permission 

November 29 -- Take vehicle without consent leads to impaired driving charge (RCMP Statement)

November 27 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (November 17-23)

November 22 -- Police seek video after truck strikes Horseshoe home

November 22 -- Terrace RCMP seeking information on Truck responsible for weekend Hit-and-run ... with a home

November 22 -- Man in Terrace passes away after being hit by a vehicle last Friday 

November 22 -- Terrace First Responder 'Guns n Hoses' hockey tournament back after two year break

November 22 -- Crews respond to fire on Nalbila Boulevard on November 20

November 21 -- Council approves monty to beef up downtown security 

November 21 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report (November 14-20)

November 18 -- Terrace RCMP hosting Cram a Cruiser event next month

November 18 -- 12th annual Terrace 'Cram a Cruiser' event. (RCMP Statement)

November 18 -- Transportation Safety Board launches investigation into fatal helicopter accident near Kitsault 

November 17 -- Kitimat RCMP warn of uptick on online marketplace scams in the community

November 17 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (November 10-16)

November 15 -- Terrace RCMP third quarter report presented to City Council 

November 15 -- Another Community Safety office on the way for Terrace 

November 15 -- Don't fall for it: Fraudster claiming to be BC Hydro 

November 13 -- Pedestrian killed in downtown Terrace accident

November 14 -- Outstanding Warrants keep Terrace RCMP busy over the past 2 weeks 

November 14 -- Terrace RCMP seize numerous prohibited weapons from vehicle while on patrol on Remembrance Day 

November 14 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report (November 2-12)

November 10 -- Terrace Residents warned of Phone Scam impersonating BC Hydro Call 

November 10 -- Kitimat RCMP see multiple cases of impaired driving in weekly report 

November 10 -- Terrace Fire Chief talks winter prevention 

November 10 -- Terrace RCMP warn against recent phone scams  (RCMP Statement)

November 9 -- Early morning car crash sees hydro pole damaged but no reported injuries 

November 9 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (November 3-9)

November 8 -- Terrace Fire (video)

November 8 -- House fire in Downtown Terrace 

November 8 -- Fire at Terrace residence on Lakelse Avenue now extinguished 

November 4 -- Thornhill Fire Department hosts FNESS Bootcamp (video)

November 4 -- Masked robbery suspect arrested (RCMP Statement)

November 4 -- Knife-wielding masked man robs Terrace liquor store

November 3 -- Terrace RCMP seeking suspect who robbed liquor store in Skeleton mask

November 3 -- Police seek public assistance in identifying masked suspect in robbery with a knife   (RCMP Statement)

November 3 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (October 27-November 2)

November 2 -- Terrace RCMP looking for missing man

November 1 -- Terrace RCMP seeking help to find missing man

November 1 -- Missing Person - Jordan Straight   (RCMP Statement)

Bulkley Valley/Lakes District 

Smithers RCMP Detachment website

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

November 30 -- Houston Cram the Cruiser event set for December 10

November 24 -- 911 Dispatch has been disrupted three times in six months 

November 23 -- Call goes out for emergency support volunteers in Houston area

November 23 -- Smithers and new bylaw officer part ways 

November 23 -- District of Houston buys large acreage 

November 23 -- Burns Lake, burning up the 911 line

November 21 -- Houston RCMP investigating suspicious incident 

November 21 -- Houston RCMP investigating incident where man was chased by unknown assailant

November 21 -- Bachrach pushing for public safety changes to assist communities in the northwest 

November 21 -- Man sought in suspicious incident in Houston

November 21 -- Police investigate suspicious event in Houston (RCMP Statement)

November 16 -- Three years later, Laureen Fabian's disappearance remains unsolved

November 16 -- New court case date for Robert Charlie set for new year

November 16 -- Flow of pipeline traffic a concern

November 15 -- Drugs and guns seized in South Hazelton search warrant 

November 15 -- 6 arrested, drugs and weapons seized in South Hazelton as part of drug trafficking investigation 

November 15 -- Drugs and guns seized after search warrant execution in South Hazelton  (RCMP Statement)

November 14 -- Single motor vehicle accident on Highway 35

November 9 -- Are your winter tires on?

November 9 -- Crown stays shares against Smithers man accused of Second Degree murder in 2020

November 9 -- Injured grizzly roams Smithers area

November 8 -- Citizens on Patrol meeting attracts large turn-out 

November 7 -- Search and Rescue Efforts avoided after flat tire leads to Missing person report

November 7 -- Pair of missing hunters found safe by friends, rescue crews

November 4 -- Missing hunting duo found safe and sound by friends

November 4 -- All charges stemming from the 2020 death of a Smithers man have been dropped 

November 4 -- Crown drops murder charge against Smithers man in Curmiskey stabbing death

November 4 -- New Hazelton RCMP arrest two following altercation 

November 4 -- Gidimt'en Checkpoint puts to call to action looking to start protests around Canada due to Wedzin Kwa river drilling 

November 4 -- Potential blockades and protests in opposition to CGL pipeline expected in Northwest British Columbia November 5 

November 3 -- Houston RCMP looking for male suspect who grabbed young girl yesterday

November 3 -- Police ask for help in assault investigation

November 3 -- Two men arrested after alleged assaults in New Hazelton 

November 3 -- Houston RCMP seeking public help in assault investigation 

November 3 -- New Hazelton RCMP respond to double domestic assault 

November 3 -- Caught you being good program in Telkwa

November 3 -- Telkwa, Smithers, Witset and Hazelton firefighters combine for live fire fighting training  

November 3 -- Two People arrested following an abandoned 9-1-1 call (RCMP Statement)

November 3 -- Police look to the public as an assault investigations continues (RCMP Statement)

November 2 -- Two guilty pleas have court action 

November 1 -- Smithers holding meeting to reform citizens on patrol program

Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska

November 29 -- Missing Ketchikan man presumed dead after video shows fall into water near cruise ship berth

November 28 -- Sitka woman perishes in weekend boating mishap 

November 28 -- Klawock hunter rescued after being separated from group 

November 23 -- Petersburg continues long-running Junior Firefighting program

November 23 -- Family and friends search for Rex Sowell, man last seen Saturday in Ketchikan

November 22 -- Vessel anchored near Ketchikan's Plaza Mall found partially submerged 

November 11 -- Petersburg Police Chief Kerr attends leadership conference 

November 6 -- Longtime Sitka Serach and Rescue veteran found dead on Mount Verstovia

Miscellaneous notes

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