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Police swarmed while trying to make domestic assault arrest

The Terrace RCMP responded to approximately 100 calls for service from May 22nd, 8 AM till May 25th, 8 AM.

The Terrace RCMP responded to approximately 100 calls for service from May 22nd, 8 AM till May 25th, 8 AM. During the same time period eleven people were lodged in Terrace Cells. Seven of these people were lodged for intoxication.

Here are some of the calls responded to:

A Samsung Galaxy 5 Phone was lost during the long weekend at the Hart Farm.

Domestic assault. Police arrested a 29 year-old man for assault. A 27 year-old man was also arrested. He failed to follow police directions and resisted arrest. Numerous people swarmed police yelling obscenities and obstructing police officers. Additional officers were called to assist. Control was eventually gained. Charges are being forwarded on both of the men.

Naked 64 year-old woman refusing to leave the Terrace Aquatic Center. Police apprehended the woman under the Mental Health Act. She punched a police officer in the face. She was transported to Mills Memorial Hospital. Police were called to the hospital later in the evening to assist staff with the woman.

Theft in progress. An intoxicated woman attempted to steal a bike from a yard on Soucie Ave. The homeowner thwarted the theft and she fled on foot. Police Dog Eli tracked the 27 year-old woman and she was arrested.

Break and enter at a residence on Sleeping Beauty Lane. The homeowner fled the house and called police from a nearby parking lot.

Police Service Dog Eli tracked the burglar to Queensway Drive. Further checks of the area were done. Nothing was missing in the residence.

A set of Chevrolet keys were found on a sidewalk in front of Scotia Bank on Lakelse Ave.

Loss Prevention Officer of Walmart arrested a 56 year-old woman for shoplifting. Police arrested the woman. Charges are being forwarded to Crown Counsel.

A blue 2004 Dodge Ram was pulled over on Hwy 16 near the Sandman. The 28 year-old driver did not have a driver’s licence and had a notice to serve a prohibition. The vehicle she was driving was impounded.

A grey 2003 Toyota Echo lost control on the old bridge and hit the guard rail then ended up high centered. The bridge was shut down till Nechako Northcoast could inspect the bridge. Bridge damage was deemed non-structural. The Toyota was towed.

Suicidal man. Police apprehended the man under the Mental Health Act and transported him to Mills Memorial Hospital.

The Heritage Park Museum being damaged by a group of youth on May 24th very early in the morning. An intoxicated 22 year-old man was arrested inside of the park. Under investigation.

A grey 2006 Chevrolet Optra in the ditch and a hydro pole on Substation Rd. Minor damage to the vehicle. No injuries.

A 36 year-old man displaying odd behavior. Police spoke with the man and apprehended him under the Mental Health Act.

He was transported to Mills Memorial Hospital. Police were called to the hospital later in the evening to assist staff with the man.

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 $2000.