Kitimat RCMP weekly report January 23rd - January 29th, 2025

Check-stop

On January 23rd, officers of the Kitimat RCMP conducted a check stop on the Kitamaat Village road from approximately 3:15 pm until 5:00 pm. On that time, an estimated 30 vehicles were checked. I violation ticket was given for no insurance, 2 violation tickets for fail to display N and 1 violation ticket for no driver license were issued. (2025-283)

Parking lot hit and run

A report of a hit and run was reported to the Kitimat RCMP on January 24th. It was reported that a vehicle had been struck by another one while being parked at a business located on the 100 block of City Centre. A witness was able to provide the information of the vehicle that left the scene after the incident. The vehicle was located; however, the driver or owner could not be contacted. The investigation is still ongoing. (2025-292)

Impaired operation of a motor vehicle

At 1:52 pm on January 25th, the Kitimat RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle incident on the 2000 block of the Kitamaat Village Rd. The responding officers located a vehicle that had crashed into the ditch with extensive damages. It was further reported that two occupants of the vehicle had fled the area on foot. A regional Police Dog Services member attended and was successful in locating the vehicle occupants. The driver was identified and arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The driver was taken to the Kitimat RCMP detachment where two samples of breath were provided. They were later released with driving prohibition documents and a report to crown counsel is being submitted for consideration of Criminal Code charges. (2025-302)

90-day Immediate roadside prohibition

The manner that a vehicle was being operated along Highway 37 on January 26th at 11:33 pm, caught the attention of a Kitimat RCMP Officer that was conducting patrols. A traffic stop was initiated and an investigation into impaired operation of a motor vehicle was started. Samples of breath sufficient for analysis into a roadside screening device were not provided. As a result, the driver was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside driving prohibition for failing to provide a sample. Their vehicle was also impounded for 30 days. (2025-314)

Single vehicle collision

On January 27th, the Kitimat RCMP received a report of a dump truck that had gone off the road right on the Kitamaat village Rd, near Minette bay Rd. It was reported that the dump truck was rounding a corner when a vehicle in the oncoming lane was over to far. As the driver avoided a collision, the right front wheel caught the soft shoulder causing the dump truck to roll into the ditch. Luckily there was no injuries reported. (2025-321)

Vehicle fire closes Haisla Blvd

Haisla Blvd was closed down between Lahakas Blvd and Kuldo Blvd for a short period of time on January 29th at approximately 3:35 pm. It was reported that a vehicle had caught fire. The investigating officers attended and determined that allowing traffic to flow past the vehicle fire would be to dangerous. The roadway was blocked until the fire was brought under control. The passengers were able to get out of the vehicle without injury, however were check out by Emergency Health Services as a precaution. (2025-348)

The Showdown in Snowtown kicks off with ceremonial faceoff

The RCMP Safety Bear and Kitimat Fire Department Sparky had a showdown of their own at 11:30 am on January 29th at the Tamitik Arena. The pair met up at center ice, prepared for a faceoff. Once the face off was completed, a skating race commenced. Safety Bear appeared to be a little groggy, possibly from still not being fully awake after hibernation. Safety Bear will be in full training mode and practicing from now until the game on February 22nd to ensure he is ready! The Guns and hoses both have 1 win under their belts since the pandemic, so this should be a good game with hopes the Guns will retain the trophy. However, the big winners are always the kids and their local sports clubs. Ensure you come out to support your community on February 22nd. Doors open at 6 pm, game starts at 7 pm. Admission is by donation.

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If you have any information of crimes that have occurred in the Kitimat area, and would like to report it to the police, you can report through Northern BC Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You will stay anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest, you may receive a reward of up to $2000