March RCMP report

COURT Update(s): (SOP = Stay of Proceeding) (MVA = Motor Vehicle Act)

1. Warrants issued from court:
   a. A non local male received (2) endorsed Warrants for failing to appear for court
   b. A local female received (1) endorsed Warrant for failing to appear

2. CONVICTIONS
   a. A local female was found guilty of the following files in Prince George Court
   a.i. Assault file and breach Release order – 21 days jail, 18 month Probation Order
   a.ii. Assault file – 1 day jail, 18 month Probation Order, 5 year Firearms Prohibition (she received and SOP on a Mischief charge for this file)
   a.iii. Possess weapons for a dangerous purpose and breach charge – 14 days jail, 18 month Probation Order, 5 year Firearms Prohibition.
   b. A local female was found guilty of the following files in Fort St John Court
   b.i. Drive While Prohibited – 1 year Driving Prohibition with a 500.00 fine
   b.ii. Drive while Prohibited – 1 year Driving Prohibition with a 1000.00 fine
   c. A local female pled guilty of a lessor Motor Vehicle Act – Drive without reasonable consideration – fine 500.00 (Her original charge was impaired driving)
3. NON CONVICTIONS (SOP and Peace Bonds)
   a. A non local male entered into a 12 month Peace Bond for Assault and Assault PO
   b. A local female received a SOP on a Peace Bond application
   c. A local female received SOP’s on (3) Motor Vehicle Act file(s) – Drive while Prohibited and Undue care and attention.
4. VT disputes (Provincial Violation Ticket disputes)
   a. A SOP was entered for one traffic file

File Summary – In March 2023, Mackenzie RCMP responded to 120 files. Mackenzie RCMP completed two proactive road checks. Mackenzie RCMP responded to and proactively located an above average number of impaired drivers in March.

Investigations of Interest:

1.1. On 2023-03-05 Mackenzie RCMP responded to an impaired driver on Highway 97. Members attended and spoke to intoxicated driver who provided a breath sample. The driver was issued a 24-hour driving suspension under the motor vehicle act.

1.2. On 2023-03-07 Mackenzie RCMP responded to a disturbance and mischief to a residence. The suspect was located, apprehended under the mental health and brought to the Mackenzie hospital. The file is still under investigation and a Crown charge package will be submitted.

1.3. On 2023-03-09 Mackenzie RCMP responded to a child luring of a high school student. Police attended the school and obtained statements. A media release was completed and patrols for the suspect black F-150 was not located. North District Major Crimes consulted for follow up on file and no investigational avenues to date have provided a suspect.

1.4. On 2023-03-10 Mackenzie RCMP responded to a break and enter of a residence. Members attended and determined the suspect and victim knew each other. No evidence at this time to proceed with charges against the suspect.

1.5. On 2023-03-11 Mackenzie RCMP responded to a sudden death. Mackenzie RCMP determined no foul play suspected at this time and the file was taken over by BC Coroners Services.

1.6. On 2023-03-15 Mackenzie RCMP responded to a physical altercation at a business in town. Members attended and obtained witness and victim statements. The suspect was located within the business and arrested for assault. The suspect was placed on conditions not to attend/come back to the business but returned shortly after. Police attended and the suspect was gone on arrival. The suspect is to appear in court 2023-05-04 for breach of Undertaking and Assault.

1.7. On 2023-03-16 Mackenzie RCMP had a road block set up in front of the District of Mackenzie office when a truck approached the check stop and turned around. Police followed the vehicle and completed a road side stop of the truck. The driver was believed to be impaired by alcohol and a breath sample was obtained. The result of a “fail.” The driver was suspended roadside for 90 days of driving and the truck was impounded for 30 days. The driver faces charges under the motor vehicle act for impaired driving.

1.8. On 2023-03-18 Mackenzie RCMP were on patrol and located a truck driving erratically. A road side stop of the truck was initiated. The driver was determined to be prohibited from driving. The officer determined the driver to be impaired by alcohol and a breath sample was obtained. The result was a “warn.” Due to previous driving convictions the driver was suspended roadside for 7 days of driving and the truck was impounded for 7 days. The driver is to appear in court on 2023-04-13 for driving while prohibited.

1.9. On 2023-03-21 Mackenzie RCMP obtained information of a fraud at a local business. The file is still under investigation at this time with the business providing information for the file.

1.10. On 2023-03-24 Mackenzie RCMP responded to a a cabin fire on the Phillips Forest Service Road. Member attended and confirmed the fire had been out for a couple days and there was no risk of it spreading.

1.11. On 2023-03-25 Mackenzie RCMP were on patrol on Highway 97 when the officer observed a suspended driver. A road side stop of the vehicle was initiated. The driver was arrested for driving while suspended. The vehicle was towed and the driver is to appear in court 2023-08-10.

1.12. On 2023-03-27 Mackenzie RCMP responded to a sudden death. Mackenzie RCMP determined no foul play suspected at this time and the file was taken over by BC Coroners Services.

1.13. On 2023-03-27 Mackenzie RCMP responded to a missing person. Mackenzie RCMP liaised with police dog services and completed extensive patrols. Mackenzie RCMP called in the police helicopter and spoke to SAR but both were stood down when a member of the public called in the missing person on Highway 97. The missing person was apprehended under the mental health act and brought to the Mackenzie hospital.

1.14. On 2023-03-27 Mackenzie RCMP responded to a report of an impaired driver. Mackenzie RCMP located the suspect vehicle on Highway 39. The driver was believed to be impaired by alcohol and a breath sample was obtained. The result of a “fail.” The driver was suspended roadside for 90 days of driving and the truck was impounded for 30 days. The driver faces charges under the motor vehicle act for impaired driving.

Cpl. C. AIRD
Mackenzie RCMP

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