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CTV News
an hour ago
- General
- CTV News
Man charged after allegedly exchanging gunfire with police in Prince George, B.C.
The Prince George RCMP detachment is seen in this photo from its Facebook page. (Facebook/PrinceGeorgeRCMP) Mounties in Prince George say a man has been charged after exchanging gunfire with officers earlier this week. Tyler Cavan Suel has been charged with four counts of discharging a firearm with intent and one count each of pointing a firearm, careless use of a firearm, possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, possession of a weapon and flight from a peace officer while pursued, according to a news release from Prince George RCMP. Police say they attempted to stop Suel during 'proactive patrols' near East Perry Road around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. They allege Suel fired at police from his vehicle before fleeing the area. The 39-year-old was located a short time later, prompting 'a lengthy standoff wherein more gunfire was exchanged from both sides,' according to police. The incident shut down Highway 16 east for several hours before the suspect was taken into custody and transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Online court records indicate Suel's next court appearance is scheduled for June 2 in Williams Lake. Police said he remains in custody. 'We are incredibly proud of the professional, co-ordinated and timely response our police officers had to this threatening and dynamic event,' said Insp. Chris Riddle, operations officer for Prince George RCMP, in the release. 'Even in the face of being shot at, all of those who responded to the call maintained their professionalism and saw the event through to a positive conclusion.' In a separate statement Friday, the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. – which investigates police use-of-force cases in the province – announced that it had completed its review of Suel's arrest. The IIO concluded that the suspect's injuries did not meet the threshold of 'serious harm,' as defined by B.C.'s Police Act, and closed its investigation.
CTV News
2 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Investigation underway into fatal motor-cross bike collision near Cochrane
An investigation is underway following a fatal collision between two motor-cross bikes near Cochrane early Saturday morning. At 12:42 a.m., Cochrane RCMP responded to a report of a serious off-road collision in the Horse Creek area close to Cochrane. Police, Fire and EMS responded and located two seriously injured 21-year-old men. Both men were declared dead on scene. The RCMP sends its condolences to the family and friends of the victims.
CBC
3 hours ago
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- CBC
8-year-old girl missing on Random Island, N.L., has been found
An eight-year-old girl missing for over 20 hours on Random Island in Newfoundland and Labrador has been found, police have confirmed. Clarenville RCMP had continued the search through the night after the girl went missing while playing in a wooded area Friday evening. Police had closed the area to all but local traffic and essential personnel as the search continued into Saturday. Seven ground search-and-rescue groups, provincial Fire and Emergency services and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre provided aerial search support. As well, the Canadian Coast Guard conducted searches along the shoreline.
CTV News
4 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Man arrested for drug trafficking: N.S. RCMP
An RCMP vehicle is seen in this file photo. (CTV News Regina) A man was arrested in Antigonish, N.S., as part of a drug trafficking investigation. RCMP said members of its Street Crime Enforcement Unit located a man believed to be involved in drug trafficking outside a restaurant on Main Street around 12 p.m. Thursday. Police said he ran away when officers attempted to arrest him. Police then chased after him and he was arrested a few minutes later. RCMP said when officers searched the suspect's vehicle, they discovered an undisclosed quantity of cocaine. Police said the man was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to face drug trafficking charges. RCMP said additional charges are anticipated. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Edmonton Journal
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Persistent intruders flying into restricted G7 Kananaskis airspace could be shot down: RCMP
Article content 'Shooting is an extreme measure but yes, we have the capability of taking them down,' Basanta told a media conference at the Springbank Airport just west of the city. 'They'll be met, they'll be intercepted, we do have (CF-)18s flying combat air patrol, we'll have Griffons (military helicopters) support. Hopefully that'll be a deterrent for them to turn around.' He noted those aircraft will be making practice runs in the area in the lead-up to the gathering of leaders from Canada, the U.S., Germany, the U.K., France, Italy and Japan that's considered the largest security operation in the world. Another flight exclusion zone banning unauthorized manned aircraft and drones radiating 20 nautical miles from the Calgary International Airport will be imposed, with both in effect from 6 a.m. on June 14 to 11:59 p.m. on June 17. The restricted zone over Calgary won't disrupt regularly scheduled commercial airline flights, which are expected to be deviated around the Kananaskis zone to the west, said RCMP.
