Police mark ‘slight downward trend’ in Fort St. John crime

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Fort St. John RCMP detachment has reported a drop in crime and increased supports for Tumbler Ridge in February. 

In a monthly report to the City of Fort St. John council included in the March 23rd meeting agenda, Jaime Moffat, the acting officer in charge of the Fort St. John RCMP detachment, reported a total of 838 calls for service throughout February. 

According to Moffat, the detachment saw a “slight downward trend” in property crime compared to January, with theft of motor vehicles dropping from five to four in February.

The detachment also saw theft from motor vehicle reports drop from seven to eight, and theft reports in general decreased from 51 in January to 43 in February. 

Calls related to mental health also declined, from 14 in January to 18 in February. 

The acting officer in charge acknowledged the month was challenging for the detachment due to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10th. 

“Many members responded to the call for assistance, and the detachment has been working closely with all those affected to ensure they receive the support they need while processing such a horrific incident.”

Moffat also reported the detachment organized a fundraiser for Tumbler Ridge, which was – according to the officer – “a tremendous success,” and showcased the “generosity and compassion of local residents and businesses.”

In total, the Fort St. John RCMP raised and donated $49,790 to the Tumbler Ridge Community Resiliency Fund to help provide ongoing support to the community.

To read the full report, see below.