Mounties say charges have been laid against three people in relation to a 2023 homicide that happened in Dawson Creek.
The Dawson Creek RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at 17th Street and 116th Avenue on December 31, 2023.
According to police, they located a deceased male inside a red Dodge Calibre when they arrived. He was later identified as 37-year-old Robert Eric Douglas Girbav.
The BC RCMP’s North District Major Crime Unit took conduct of the investigation, and on Saturday (Jan. 31), coordinated arrests in BC and Alberta.
The BC Prosecution Service has approved one count of first-degree murder against each of the following individuals in relation to the file:
- Tanner Allan Murray, 31
- Robert James Sinclair, 34
- Benjamin James Elliot Touchette, 36
Police say the three men were arrested without incident as they were already in custody for unrelated matters.
“We acknowledge the loss of Mr. Girbav was felt widely and contributed to ongoing community concerns regarding crime and violence in the Dawson Creek area,” said Supt. Sanjaya Wikayakoon.
“This has been a complex investigation led by NDMCU and charge approval reflects the collective work of many teams, including Dawson Creek RCMP, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, the Major Crime Interview Team, and Forensic Identification Services. We want to assure our community that we remain committed and dedicated to advancing our investigation into incidents that are impacting the Peace Region.”
Investigators believe the accused and the victim were known to each other.
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