Emergency Services Files - October 2013

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

From the North Coast Review

October 30-- RCMP seek public assistance on case file
October 9-- Police cruiser/pedestrian incident has RCMP seeking witnesses

Media Items from Across the Northwest

Prince Rupert/Port Edward/Haida Gwaii/North Coast


October 31-- Prince Rupert RCMP Seek Public Assistance Locating Suspect Caught on Surveillance at City Hall
October 30-- Traffic calls keep Haida Gwaii RCMP busy (N View pg B1)
October 29-- Prince Rupert RCMP ask for Help with Case
October 28-- Prince Rupert RCMP respond to arson attempt in Kitkatla
October 27-- Arson reported in Kitkatla
October 23-- Woman punches Masset RCMP officer (N View pg B1)
October 23-- Numerous vehicles damaged during vandalism spree (N View pg A20)
October 22-- Prince Rupert RCMP Make Drug Bust on Fulton Street
October 21-- Prince Rupert RCMP seize marijuana from Fulton Street residence
October 21-- Prince Rupert RCMP seize pot, cash from home
October 16-- Prince Rupert RCMP Respond to a Recent Rash of Mischief Complaints
October 16-- Prince Rupert family seeking clothing, essentials and a home for their dog following fire
October 9-- Two arrested on Haida Gwaii for break and enter (N View pg B1)
October 9-- Fire Prevention Week Now Underway
October 9-- Brooks family hires private investigators
October 8-- Prince Rupert Fire Department kicks off Fire Prevention week
October 8-- Prince Rupert RCMP seek crash witnesses
October 8-- Prince Rupert RCMP seeking witnesses after police cruiser hits pedestrian

Terrace/Kitimat/Nass and elsewhere

October 29-- Explosion investigated at Protest site
October 30-- Terrace RCMP make voyeurism arrest
October 24-- Woman Charged in Terrace robbery
October 24-- Alleged masked their arrested
October 24-- Teen given probation for attempting to saw through power pole
October 22-- RCMP investigate damage to Burns Lake businesses
October 21-- RCMP confirm crash caused diesel spill in Lean-To Creek
October 21-- Crime stats on the rise in Kitimat
October 21-- Logging Truck crash on Nisga'a Highway (video)
October 21--  Fuel Spilled in Logging Truck Crash on Nisga'a Highway
October 21-- Volunteers called out on multiple searches
October 16-- Public intoxication and homelessness still huge issues for downtown Terrace
October 18-- New Hazelton RCMP warn of Phone scam
October 16-- Tragically close
October 13-- Truck sucked into Skeena during search
October 12-- Men rescued from Copper Mountain
October 12-- Fire chars inside of Lakelse Lake house
October 10-- Police deal with intoxicated man three times
October 9-- Second mushroom picker found deceased
October 8-- Bear spotted on Terrace street
October 8-- Search continues for second mushroom picker
October 8-- Search resumes for Devlin Sabo near Fiddler Creek
October 8-- Rescued after two weeks in wilderness, mushroom picker says friend is dead
October 7-- Second mushroom picker reported to be deceased
October 8-- Search Resumes For Missing Mushroom Picker After Friend Found Alive
October 7-- Search is on for second missing mushroom picker
October 7-- Missing mushroom picker found alive near Terrace
October 7-- Lost mushroom picker found
October 7-- Pickers found (video)
October 7-- Lost mushroom picker found
October 7-- Missing Terrace man found deceased
October 6-- Where are they?
October 5-- RCMP helicopter joined in on search
October 5-- Death of Terrace man ruled accidental
October 4-- Truck incident snarls traffic on Highway 37 South
October 4-- Wife continues to search for missing husband
October 3-- Search and Rescue leader says current funding model is broken (audio)
October 3-- Thief breaks into unlocked car
October 3-- Terrace man charged with fraud
October 3-- Still no sign of missing Terrace man
October 3-- Car crash claims life on Highway 113
October 3-- RCMP release more Nisga'a Highway crash details
October 3-- Nisga'a Highway closed north of New Aiyansh
October 3-- Early morning crash claims one life on Nisga'a Highway
October 3-- Woman killed in Fiery Highway Crash Near New Aiyansh
October 2-- Man tries to hold thief for police
October 2-- Woman rips siding off house, licence plate off car
October 2-- Fire chars Lakelse Lake house

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