â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live

Busy Billy Barker Days For Quesnel RCMP

Quesnel RCMP were kept busier than in past years with calls for service over the Billy Barker Weekend.

Sergeant Chris Riddle says from 6pm on Thursday July 19th until Monday July 23rd at 6 am Quesnel RCMP responded to the following:

173 calls for service
33 people were arrested for causing a disturbance or being intoxicated and unable to care for themselves in public
15 people were arrested for other criminal code offences
1 man was arrested for assaulting two police officers
49 people were held in cells
6 Immediate Roadside Prohibitions for alcohol related offences were issued

In Comparison to the same time period over Billy Barker Days in 2016:

149 calls for service
33 people were arrested for causing a disturbance or being intoxicated and unable to care for themselves in public
5 people were arrested for other criminal code offences
38 people were held in cells
4 Immediate Roadside Prohibitions for alcohol related offences were issued

Something going on in the Cariboo you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

It’s proving to be busy year for Central Cariboo Search and Rescue

The year is slightly over the halfway point and it's already been a busy one for members of Central Cariboo Search and Rescue.

Website refresh surfaces more of your important local stories

Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

Minister Touts Cariboo Charm on Tour Through Quesnel and Barkerville

It has been "about some 10 years" since Minister...

Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd honoured to be part of new documentary

Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. (CCR) is being featured in a new documentary.

100 Mile RCMP Looking for 3 Suspects of a Break and Enter

RCMP in 100 Mile House say three people broke...
- Advertisement -