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The Prince George RCMP recently became aware of a very powerful narcotic that likely has been sold as heroin in that city and still may be. Police are issuing a warning to drug users.

Heroin is a very strong and dangerous street drug. Recent test results on one package of seized drugs in Prince George have come back to be Fentanyl, a very powerful narcotic much stronger than heroin. The Fentanyl was thought by both police and the drug dealers to be heroin, as it had the same consistency, colour and packaging.

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) confirms that it has asserted jurisdiction and is investigating an incident on February 28,2013, involving the Quesnel RCMP.

Due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, no further information will be released at the present time.

The IIO and the Quesnel RCMP will work within the terms agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed by the Chief Civilian Director and B.C.'s police services in July 2012. As set by the Chief Civilian Director, the IIO's goals are to conduct fair, unbiased, timely, thorough and competent investigations and ensure transparency through public reporting.

 

 

Prince George RCMP have located and arrested a man believed responsible for recent incidents of Impersonating a Police Officer.

On April 4th, 2013, Prince George RCMP issued a warning to the public of a man posing as a police officer and driving a small black 'sporty' vehicle with red and blue flashing lights.

Prince George RCMP are currently investigating two recent reports of a man impersonating a police officer in Prince George. Police want to advise the public of these incidents and are requesting help in locating the suspect.

At approximately 11:30pm on Wednesday April 3, the Prince George RCMP received a report from a motorist that had been pulled over by what was thought to be an unmarked police vehicle with flashing red and blue lights.

The witness driver stated that no one exited the vehicle and after about a minute, the vehicle drove off. This was determined to have been committed by someone impersonating a police officer. Patrols in the area of Foothills Boulevard and 1st Avenue where the incident occurred, were negative.

On Tuesday at the Committee of the Whole meeting Mayor Kerry Cook and five City Councillors voted in favour of adopting the “Republic of Life” place brand concept and logo for use by the City of Williams Lake.

Councillor Danica Hughes was opposed to this recommendation.

In 2012, the City hired the Taiji Brand Group to complete research and analysis to design a new place brand for the City’s use in its ongoing marketing initiatives. More specifically, the new brand is intended to assist the City and local stakeholder groups in efforts to attract and retain investment and skilled workers. For example, a new branding package would include usage guidelines whereby local employers could utilize the materials in their marketing efforts to attract workers – thereby assisting in the development of brand recognition of the City.

Quesnel RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man who may be in the Vancouver or Kootenay region.

Corey Ball, 38 years old, was reported missing by his family after he failed to attend a scheduled medical appointment on Saturday March 23, 2013 in Quesnel B.C. Through police investigation it was discovered that Corey Ball purchased a Greyhound bus ticket to Vancouver BC the same morning of his medical appointment. Police and family are very concerned for his well being at this time.

Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services continue their investigation into the fatal collision that claimed the life of a Prince George woman.

The police are asking the public for information regarding the crash that occurred on Friday, March 15, on Highway 97 near Ten Mile Lake, north of Quesnel.

Anyone with information regarding this crash, that may assist the investigators, are asked to contact Constable Ryan Arthur of the Quesnel RCMP at (250) 992-9211 or call CrimeStoppers at 1-800- 222 TIPS (8477).

 

 

Traffic enforcement personnel with the Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Unit from the Quesnel RCMP Detachment netted a little more than they expected during a routine traffic stop north of Quesnel on February 10, 2013.

At approximately 1:00pm, an officer stopped a motor vehicle for exceeding the posted speed limit. On approach to the vehicle, it was apparent to the enforcement officer that the driver had more to be concerned about than an impending speeding violation. The officer detected a strong odour of marijuana coming from in the vehicle. The driver and passenger were arrested for controlled drugs and substance offences and a search of the vehicle netted 26 pounds (12 Kilograms) of marijuana in sealed packages.

The estimated street value of the seized marijuana is $125,000.00.

Prince George RCMP is warning pick-up truck owners to lock their tailgates in the wake of five reported thefts in the last 24 hours.

On February 6th, 2013, at least five tailgates have been stolen off of pick-up trucks parked in various parking lots throughout the City. The reported thefts occurred from morning to late in the evening at parking lots located at the College of New Caledonia (2), the University of Northern BC, Prince George Secondary School and CN Centre. Late model Dodge, Ford and Toyota pick-ups have been targeted.

Imperial Metals Corporation (TSX:III) reports results from exploration below the south end of the Springer pit at Mount Polley.(1)(2) The drilling has confirmed that mineralization in this area extends well below the planned Springer pit bottom and further to the east in the vicinity of drill hole SD12-147.