Emergency Service Files: January 2023

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


Information from public leads to RCMP seizure of drugs and guns on Haida Gwaii

IIO completes investigation into Kitimat RCMP incident of early January 
Prince Rupert RCMP seek public help on stolen boat/trailer file from Port Edward
City of Prince Rupert issues call for applicants for Firefighter position 
Prince Rupert RCNMP seek public's assistance in locating Wanted Female 
Prince Rupert RCMP seek public assistance towards morning robbery on Sixth Avenue West 
City on the hunt for a new vehicle for Victim Supports program at the RCMP detachment

Thursdays vehicle/train incident serves as reminder of past overpass plans currently deferred  
Vehicle incident at Exstew has Highway 16 Closed (now reopened)
Prince Rupert RCMP seek assistance of public on Missing person file

Canadian Coast Guard launches recruitment. for Inventory of Assistant Lightkeepers 
British Columbia Sheriff Service on Northwest Recruiting Drive 
RCMP dispatch career presentation set for January 31st for Northern BC 
Prince Rupert RCMP seek public assistance in locating 45 year old male wanted on warrant
District of Port Edward to review Service level policy for Port Edward Fire Department at Council Session 
Prince Rupert RCMP seek public assistance in location of female on range of unendorsed warrants 

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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

January 30 -- Masset RCMP seize boat load of drugs and guns  (RCMP Statement)

January 30 -- RCMP asks residents to keep an eye out for boat and trailer stolen from Port Edward

January 30 -- Masset RCMP seized 5 firearms, drugs and $2,000

January 30 -- RCMP seize literal boatload of drugs and weapons from liveabaord vessel in Masset

January 26 -- Firefighter Position Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue (City of PR posting)

January 25 -- Rupert Woman Wanted (video)

January 25 -- Prince Rupert RCMP seeking  woman wanted on Multiple Assault  related warrants 

January 25 -- Wanted Wednesday: Chrystal Marie Brown

January 25 -- Wanted: Chrystal Marie Brown (RCMP Statement)

January 24 -- Armed Robbery suspect sought by Prince Rupert RCMP 

January 23 -- Can you identify this person  (RCMP Statement)

January 18 -- 42 year old man arrested (RCMP Statement)

January 17 -- Prince Rupert RCMP concerned over safety of missing man, who is also wanted on outstanding charges 

January 17 -- Missing: Tre Spencer-Wilson (RCMP Statement)

January 12 -- Family offers $10K reward for information on whereabouts of missing Indigenous man

January 12 -- Reward being offered for Information which may help locate Bella Coola Man reported missing last month 

January 12 -- 'This is a parents worst nightmare'; father of missing Bella Coola man 

January 12 -- Missing Bella Coola man focus of press conference at Williams Lake city hall Thurssday

January 11 -- Wanted Wednesday - Suspect turns himself in

January 11 -- 45 year old man arrested  (RCMP Statement)

January 11 -- Wanted: Scott Donders (RCMP Statement)

January 10 -- Family of missing Bella Coola man to make important announcement regarding the case on Thursday 

January 4 -- Rupert woman wanted by RCMP (video)

January 4 --Prince Rupert RCMP seeking woman wanted on a number of warrants, including assault with a weapon 

January 4 -- Prince Rupert Fire Rescue rep tbusy her the holiday season

January 4 -- Wanted Krystal Wilson (RCMP Statement)

January 2 -- Men Identified (RCMP Statement)

Terrace/Kitimat

Terrace RCMP Detachment website

Kitimat RCMP Detachment website

Terrace RCMP Twitter feed

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

January 31 -- Terrace RCMP still on the hunt for Leon Sinclair 

January 27 -- IIO concludes investigation into a January 2023 incident in Kitimat (IIO Statement)

January 27 -- Pickup truck strikes pedestrian near downtown Terrace crosswalk 

January 26 -- Missing Man now wanted (video)

January 26 -- RCMP renew call for public assistance to locate missing man with outstanding warrants who is believe to be evading Police 

January 25 -- Man Hit by vehicle on Sparks Street in Terrace (video)

January 25 -- Missing man now wanted by RCMP 

January 25 -- CN Police on patrol after car hit by train west of Terrace  

January 24 -- Wanted and Missing Person: Leon Sinclair (RCMP statement)

January 23 -- Terrace Public Library falls victim to theft, vandalism 

January 20 -- Kitimat Guns and Hoses Game plans for February (video)

January 20 -- Residential Structure firkin Kitimat claims one life, sends two others to hospital

January 20 -- Fatal Structure Fire  (RCMP statement)

January 20 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (January 12-18)

 January 19 -- Oncoming train collides with car along tracks west of Terrace, no injuries reported as a result

January 19 -- Oncoming train hits car stopped on tracks off Highway 16, no injuries

January 19 -- Fire breaks out at small trailer park 

January 18 -- Kitimat RCMP investigating possibly suspicious fire 

January 18 -- Police launch investigation into Kitimat fire with belief it may be suspicious in nature 

January 18 -- Kitimat Fire crews, RCMP investigating possibly suspicious blaze 

January 19 -- Did you lose these tools?   (RCMP statement)

January 18 -- Structure Fire Investigation (RCMP statement)

January 16 -- Man injured in incident with police 

January 16 -- IIO is investigating an incident in Kitimat (IIO Statement)

January 16 -- BC RCMP notifies IIO BC of incident in Kitimat (RCMP statement)

January 13 -- Kitimat RCMP and Firefighters getting set to square off in Guns-N-Hoses Charity Hockey Game, after two year break

January 12 -- Kitimat residents cautioned to be more careful with their money online, following reports of fraud through trading apps

January 12 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report  (January 5-January 11) 

January 10 -- Paramedics and Ambulance Dispatchers reach tentative collective bargaining agreement with province 

January 6 -- Northern BC Crime Stoppers reaches all time record 

January 5 -- RCMP activity in Terrace and Smithers area late last month (video)

January 5 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (December 28-January 4) 

January 4 -- Boxing Day Sales not enough for man caught shoplifting in Terrace 

January 4 -- Police foil a break-and-enter attempt in Progress at the PNG compound

January 3 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report (December 19-January 1)

Bulkley Valley/Lakes District 

Smithers RCMP Detachment website

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

January 31 -- More sheriffs on their way to Smithers Courthouse 

January 27 -- New Hazelton RCMP seeking Public Assistance to locate wanted man considered to be Dangerous 

January 25 -- Police seek Vanderhoof pool vandals (audio)

January 24 -- New Hazelton RCMP looking for wanted man

January 24 -- New Hazelton RCMP seeking wanted man

January 24 -- Wanted - George Williams (RCMP statement)

January 23 -- Fire delays Houston Canfor mill full re-opening 

January 23 -- Mischief to property causes extensive damage to Vanderhoof community pool  (RCMP statement) 

January 19 -- RCMP, Coastal GasLink deny conspiring with private security firm to intimidate Wet'suwet'en protesters 

January 17 -- Alpine Al attacked again 

January 15 -- Second search of Smithers residence yields more seizures

January 15 -- Houston man facing firearms charge after Smithers hotel evacuated 

January 14 -- Houston man charged in firearms offence in Smithers hotel

January 14 -- Police make second drug bust in less than month at same Smithers residence 

January 14 -- Hill Highway 16 closed due to accident 

January 13 -- Second warrant at the same Smithers resident in as many weeks results in more drug seizures and arrests 

January 13 -- Armed man quickly apprehended in Smithers after attempting to flee from Police by jumping out of a Hotel Window 

January 13 -- RCMP finally respond to lawsuit filed by Gidimt'en members in June, Amnesty International issues statement in support for land defenders 

January 13 -- Disruption at hotel leads to arrest and charges  (RCMP statement)

January 13 -- Second search results in more arrests and seizures of drugs, cash  (RCMP statement)

January 11 -- RCMP, Gitxsan hope to avoid trouble when court orders are enforced 

January 9 -- I think there is a little bit for everybody': Ambulance Paramedics of BC President happy with tentative deal

January 9 -- Provincial government, BC paramedics reach tentative deal 

January 5 -- RCMP activity in Terrace and Smithers area late last month (video)

January 4 --  Smithers RCMP arrest two, seize numerous drugs, in relation to Drug Trafficking Investigation launched in 2021

January 4 -- Two arrested and drugs seized as a result of drug trafficking investigation in Smithers 

January 4 -- Conservation Officer coming for Burns Lake 

January 4 -- Two arrested, drugs seized in December 29 bust in Smithers 

January 4 -- Granisle residents step up for Cram the Cruiser 

January 4 -- Police seize drugs and cash following a drug trafficking investigation (RCMP Statement)

January 2 -- Police incident in Telkwa closed down road overnight on December 31/January 1 

Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska

January 30 -- One home destroyed, two damage in early morning Ketchikan house fire

January 20 -- Sitka Superior Court Judge Jude Pate appointed to Alaska Supreme Court

January 18 -- Procession for late Klawock police chief scheduled for Wednesday evening 

January 12 -- Missing teen found safe late Thursday 

January 12 -- Petersburg Fire Department responds to house fire five miles south of downtown 

January 9 -- Klawock police chief remembered as 'one of the best' after unexpected death

January 6 -- Sitka Police Department looks to fill nearly a dozen vacant positions 

January 4 -- Indicted Ketchikan Police Chief placed on administrative leave pending internal investigation 

Miscellaneous notes




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