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RCMP issues weapons charges to local woman after College Heights incident

A Prince George woman is facing several charges following an incident with a firearm in College Heights.

According to the RCMP, the incident occurred on the 6200 block of Lalonde Road just after 8 pm last night (Monday) after the suspect was inside a residence with a firearm.

Cpl. Sonja Blom told MyPGNow.com it didn’t take long to diffuse the situation.

“The female was cooperative when police attended and she was arrested and is now facing charges of uttering threats, possession of weapons for a dangerous purpose, and a careless use of a firearm.”

The name of the suspect, who is in court today (Tuesday), has not been released.

No injuries were reported.

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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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