FSJ RCMP report increase in property, motor theft crime in January

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Fort St. John RCMP has reported a slight increase in property crimes, theft of a motor vehicle and theft from a motor vehicle at the start of 2026. 

The city’s detachment submitted its January 2026 policing report to the City of Fort St. John council on February 23rd. 

“January saw a slight uptick in property crime when compared to the same period last year,” wrote Sergeant Jaime Moffat, acting officer in charge.  

The RCMP also noted motor vehicle thefts from three to five incidents and theft from motor vehicles went from six to eight reports. 

Moffat shared: “Thefts in general went from 32 reported incidents in January 2025 to 51 reported in January 2026.” 

Additionally, call for service has also increased to 873 calls when compared to the same period in 2025 where 854 calls were received, which is an approximate two per cent increase. 

In contrast to this, calls regarding mental health decreased from 29 to 18, with 16 people approached for medical assessment. 

During the month, the Fort St. John RCMP Street Enforcement Team conducted an intelligence-led enforcement that targeted people in drug trafficking and organized crime. 

The investigation into this resulted in: 

• 55 illegal firearms seized 
• More than two kilograms of suspected cocaine recovered
• Seven search warrants were executed across the region 
• Eight arrests were made in connection to organized criminal activity

“This was a detachment-wide effort, with every unit contributing in some capacity to planning, execution or support,” Moffat wrote. 

“The operation significantly disrupted criminal networks and reduced the potential for violence in the community.”

“January’s enforcement outcomes directly support community safety priorities by removing weapons, drugs and high-risk offenders from circulation,” Moffat added.