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PG RCMP make arrest after mental health call involving firearm on Oliver Avenue

Police officers in Prince George apprehended one man without incident during a high-risk situation near DP Todd Secondary School.

The RCMP was present in the 4000-block of Oliver Ave, just after 2:30pm on August 1st.

Officers responded to a male suffering from a mental health crisis and in possession of a firearm. Police remained on scene and secured the area.

The North District Emergency Response Team as well as the Crisis Negotiation Team responded causing the road closure of Oliver Ave for public safety.

“Prince George RCMP would like to extend a thank you to those in the neighbourhood for their patience and cooperation during the police response,” says Cst. Jenna Moore, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

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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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