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Man setting up new cell phone repeatedly calls 911 accidently

Terrace RCMP responded to approximately 26 calls for service from January 28th, 8 a.m. till January 29th, 8 a.m.

Terrace RCMP responded to approximately 26 calls for service from January 28th, 8 a.m. till January 29th, 8 a.m.

During the same time period, three people were lodged in Terrace cells – two of these people were lodged for intoxication.

Downtown Terrace

An explosion was heard near a hydro power pole in behind McDonald’s. Nobody was hurt. No damage. BC Hydro was notified. They had already received calls on the matter.

Police observed an intoxicated man on Lakelse Ave. yelling at pedestrians with a liquor bottle in his hand. The 72-year-old man was arrested.

Noisy guests at a hotel on Lakelse Ave are no longer welcome. Police spoke with two people. An intoxicated 40-year-old woman was arrested.

A group of people loitering in an abandoned building. Police spoke with a group of five. Under investigation to determine a more lasting solution to this ongoing problem.

Elsewhere Terrace

The window at the northeast corner of a school on Loen Ave. was broken sometime during the night of January 27/28.

Well-being check. Police spoke with a woman who was fine.

Assist New Hazelton RCMP with an investigation.

Suicidal 45-year-old man. Police apprehended the man under the Mental Health Act. He was transported to Mills Memorial Hospital by BC Ambulance.

Intoxicated group of teens by the Terrace Public Library. Checks of the area were done.

Theft of an Xbox, Samsung phone, change, and alcohol from a residence on Straume Ave. Under investigation.

Two boys were arrested for shoplifting. A third fled the store with a stolen item. Police arrested the 15-year-old boys and turned them over to their parents. Under investigation.

Threats uttered via Facebook. Police spoke with the people involved.

Group of people loitering near a school on Loen Ave. Checks of the area were done.

Concerning comment posted on Facebook. Queries were made.

Numerous abandoned 911 calls. Police tracked the cell phone to an address on Park Ave. A man was spoken with who was attempting to set up a brand new iPhone and was repeatedly using the emergency call function. Police suggested a break from the setup and to bring the phone in to a store for assistance.

A man slumped in an odd position inside of a car parked at Walmart for an extended period of time. Police spoke with the man who was watching a movie.

Assist Ministry of Children and Families with three investigations.

Drug file.

A man sitting on the concrete barrier of the Sande Overpass. Checks were done of the area.

Thornhill

A rock was thrown at the window that faces the south parking lot of the Northern Motor Inn causing damage. Incident occurred between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on January 28th.

Rural

An aggressive dog not on a leash on Skeena Dr. Under investigation.

An item stolen in September is now posted for sale on Facebook. Under investigation.

Kitsumkalum

Intoxicated man refusing to leave the band hall. Police arrested a 46-year-old man wandering in the area.

If you have information about crime contact the Terrace RCMP at 250-638-7400 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-800-222-TIPS, online at www.terracecrimestoppers.ca or by texting TERRACE plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).

If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.