Police arrest male wanted on several charges…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at approximately 3:00 PM, frontline RCMP officers received information that an adult male with an outstanding warrant for his arrest, was hiding out inside a residence in the 1900 block of Spruce Street in Prince George.
As a precaution, officers evacuated neighbouring residences and the street was closed to traffic.
At approximately 5:30 PM, the male surrendered and was arrested by members of the RCMP’s North District Emergency Response Team.
Eric WEST, 39, of Prince George, was Wanted on the following charges:
- Extortion
- Attempted kidnapping
- Assault with a Weapon
- Assault Causing Bodily Harm
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
The Prince George RCMP would like to thank the public for their patience during this incident.
