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On May 16th at approximately 2:30pm, the Williams Lake RCMP were dispatched to Red Shreds Bike and Board located at 95 1st Avenue South. A robbery had just occurred where the suspect had entered and discharged bear spray inside the store before taking a $300 skate board and then running off.
A couple of customers, as well as the owner of the store, were affected by the bear spray and required minor medical assistance.
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At approximately 2:30 this afternoon, a man wearing a bandana entered Red Shred's Bike and Board Shop and sprayed bear/pepper spray and then exited the store, running through the cloud of spray himself.
A man matching the description of the suspect was located in the parking lot of Shoppers Drug Mart a very short time later, was apprehended and taken away by police.
Be safe as you travel this long weekend
The RCMP Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services would like to remind all persons traveling over this long holiday weekend to consider the following:
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Drinking or using drugs and Driving is a bad idea, the carnage from this affects us all. There is always another way to get to where you need to go, taxi, bus or call a friend. One person injured or killed is too many.
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The use of a seat belt is mandatory in British Columbia and is the best safety device in an automobile. When worn correctly in conjunction with an airbag, there is as high as a 95% crash survival rate.
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Talking or texting while driving is extremely dangerous and results in far too many crashes, injuries and deaths. Ask yourself if you would close your eyes driving down the highway at 100 km/hr for up to 7 seconds. The answer is probably no.
At the end of the day its all about personal safety for you and your family members. Police will be conducting increased enforcement this weekend. "Have an enjoyable Victoria Day weekend, and be safe out there, your family and friends are counting on it," said Sergeant Robert Verbre, Regional Commander of the Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services.
British Columbia's natural resource officers, park rangers and conservation officers will also be busy over the Victoria Day long weekend helping residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday.
Provincial officials step up their patrols in May every year, especially on holiday long weekends.
- Natural resource officers, conservation officers and the RCMP will be patrolling Crown land, waterways and recreation sites to ensure public safety and protect the environment. Natural resource officers also enforce the forest recreation regulation.
- Park rangers will be patrolling BC Parks and enforcing the park, conservancy and recreation area regulation to enhance public safety and protect sensitive ecosystems.
- Conservation officers will be checking permits to protect public safety and enforcing environment, fish and wildlife regulations. They also will be patrolling recreation sites.
City to respond to wrongful dismissal claims by 'former' CAO
The City of Williams Lake has been named in a civil law suit filed in the Supreme Court of BC on May 8, 2013 by Donald H. DeGagne.
Mr. DeGagne is accusing the City of wrongful dismissal and an arbitrary, willful and bad faith breach of contract.
Hired to fill the vacant Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) position for the City of Williams Lake, but dismissed the day before his reported start date, Mr.DeGagne has filed a civil claim against the City of Williams Lake claiming they failed to follow the proper procedures.

Family hoping for safe return of dog involved in yesterday's tragic crash
Got News Network has learned that, as the result of yesterday’s traffic incident on Highway 20, the drivers dog is missing.
The dog, a black border collie with one white foot, was in the truck at the time of the incident. It ran away from the commotion, but has since been spotted in the area by family members who have been actively searching for it. The dog is wearing a white collar and may be dragging leash. It may be hanging around the site of the accident, or may be heading west to make its way ‘home’.
RCMP members have searched for the dog, as well as members of Central Cariboo Search and Rescue, and will continue to do so throughout the day and evening. Measurements have been taken to entice the dog back to the spot it was last seen, based on the experience and advice of the Williams Lake SPCA.
Highway 20 claims another life
Tragically, the driver of the vehicle involved in a single-vehicle incident on Highway 20 yesterday morning has died as a result of injuries sustained.
The Toyota pick-up the young woman had been driving east bound left the roadway, drove into the south side ditch, overturned and hit a tree. The collision caused extensive damage to the cab of the truck.
Two other occupants in the vehicle were taken to hospital in Williams Lake with unknown injuries.

Serious crash slows traffic on Highway 20 this afternoon
Williams Lake RCMP are still on scene of a very serious crash that happened at approximately 12:00pm this afternoon on Highway 20approximately 17 kms west of Williams Lake.
The Highway was closed at that location for some time during the initial assessment and investigation. Flagging personnel did an excellent job of controlling traffic, and the road was opened to single lane alternating traffic at last report.
BC Ambulance Service and the Central Cariboo Search and Rescue highway rescue team were also on scene.

WLFD had a busy afternoon
The Williams Lake Fire Department had a busy afternoon with virtually back-to-back calls. The first one was a small fuel spill on Johnson Street near the intersection of 6th Avenue North.
A pick-up with two large storage fuel tanks on the back had parked on a steep hill and some of the fuel leaked out. Members of the fire department cleaned up the scene quickly and traffic was inconvenienced for only a short time. The Williams Lake RCMP were also on scene. It is not known if a violation was issued for this incident.
Williams Lake RCMP participate in prescription drug drop program
The BC RCMP supports the National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day, Saturday, May 11th and is extending it's support by accepting prescriptions for a full week till May 17, to ensuring these drugs are disposed of safely.
If you wish to drop off prescription drugs on Saturday, May 11th or Sunday May 12th, please ensure you use the phone outside the detachment in order to turn over your prescription drugs to a police officer.

'Republic of Life' goes under the knife
At their most recent meeting, Williams Lake City Council received a report outlining the new public communication steps to be taken on the place brand initiative.
Alan Madrigga, Manager of Economic Development, explained that the resolution from last month was to communicate to the public about the place branding rationale and overall process plus some of the results. “We propose utilizing the existing project website and utilizing local media to drive people to that website,” said Madrigga. “We’re going to shoot for that to take place during the last week of this month.”
“In terms of the financial aspect – there did not seem to be any appetite for additional costs, and to a large extent, much of the project is complete,” Madrigga continued. “So, the branding company has agreed to or offered to work with us to gather additional input and look at some new slogan ideas, and those kinds of things at no cost. So, in terms of budgeting, I guess the only City financial issues will be just staff time.”
Quesnel RCMP concerned with an increase in impaired drivers
Along with the nice weather, the Quesnel RCMP have noticed an alarming increase in the numbers of people who are driving while impaired.
In the last 25 days, members of the Quesnel RCMP and the Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services - Quesnel have processed 18 impaired drivers.
Ten of these were processed via the 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP), one was processed criminally, one received a 24 hour prohibition for drugs and six received 3 day immediate roadside prohibitions for alcohol.
- Changes to False Alarm Bylaw in Williams Lake
- City responds to bomb threat hoax
- Three wildfires burning west of Williams Lake today
- WLFD blasts truck fire downtown this morning
- First annual Alexis Creek Run/Walk fun for the whole family
- Momument unveiling at Nenqayni Wellness Centre
- Attempted theft of vehicles overnight
- Williams Lake Fire Department controlled burn in Boitanio Park
- Gentles back in court to face seven Criminal Code charges
- Spike belt used to stop suspected drunk driver










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