A 23 year old Prince George resident who allegedly tried to steal a fire truck, and threatened police with a chain saw is in jail facing a list of charges.
On Friday night the 100 Mile House RCMP were called to an assault in progress.
Members of the local volunteer fire department, were responding to a call, that a camp fire had been set.
The male suspect, when told of the fire ban, became abusive and then allegedly tried to steal the fire truck, assaulting the volunteers.
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Eventually RCMP subdued the man, but not before being assaulted themselves.
The male is facing numerous charges including assault with a weapon, and assaulting a police officer, and remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.