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Charges pending after Quesnel police seize firearms in two separate incidents

Quesnel RCMP seized a total of three firearms after responding to reports of an erratic driver and a single-vehicle rollover.

Police first received a call on Monday night at around 8 o’clock about a white Mercedes that was driving erratically on the Moffat Bridge.

The caller told them that it almost caused a collision.

Sergeant Richard Weseen says police spotted the vehicle about five hours later at a gas station on Carson Avenue.

“When the driver was asked to provide a breath sample on an alcohol screening device, his demeanor changed causing the officers to pat him down for officer safety. The officers located a loaded 40 caliber handgun in the man’s waistband.”

Weseen stated 36-year old Ryan David Gillman was arrested for possession of a restricted firearm.

“A search incidental to the arrest resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, and $3,800 cash.”

He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 1st.

In addition, police were also called to a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 97 at Ten Mile Lake on Tuesday morning.

“The investigation revealed a white Genesis SUV was traveling southbound, crossed the center line, and rolled into the east ditch. The front passenger was trapped in the vehicle and was airlifted to Vancouver with serious injuries.”

Weseen mentioned police then located a loaded handgun and a loaded assault rifle in the ditch behind the SUV.

He says three other men at the scene were taken into custody in relation to this investigation but were later released without charges.

with files from George Henderson, My Cariboo Now

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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