RCMP make arrest during search warrant execution

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Police officers in Fort St. John arrested someone Friday afternoon after executing a search warrant at a residence.

According to RCMP North District Media Relations Officer Madonna Saunderson, the Fort St. John detachment obtained the warrant as a result of an investigation that began in December.

“Due to the circumstances pertaining to the investigation and subsequent search warrant,” Saunderson says, “the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) was requested.”

The warrant was executed on Friday, January 17th. Residents posted to social media as the ERT, driving an armored vehicle, made its way to the residence.

Saunderson says one person was arrested without incident while the warrant was being executed. 

She adds that the investigation remains ongoing, and there are currently no further details, but more information may be released as it becomes available.