New Hazelton File #2019-0958

Terrace RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating Damien SHANOSS, a Kispiox resident known to frequent Terrace.SHANOSS is wanted on a warrant for failing to attend court related to driving prohibitions, suspensions, and failing to comply with Probation.He is described as:

• 6 ft in height
• 170 pounds
• Slender build
• Dark hair and brown eyes
• 29 years old
• First Nations

If you have information about SHANOSS’s whereabouts, please contact the Terrace RCMP at (250)638-7400 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at www.terracecrimestoppers.ca.

Terrace RCMP will be lighting up local grocery stores next weekend in hopes of reducing holiday hunger.

Saturday Dec. 7, 2019 marks the 9th Annual Cram a Cruiser event, a tradition that sees Terrace RCMP staff, officers, Auxiliary members, and volunteers fill up police vehicles with food and monetary donations.From 11 to 2 p.m., police vehicles will be parked in front of Save On Foods, Safeway, and Real Canadian Wholesale to collect and transport donations to Terrace Churches Food Bank and the Salvation Army in preparation for the holidays.

“This is one of our favourite events of the year”, said Terrace RCMP Staff Sergeant Michael ROBINSON. “So often we find ourselves responding to issues and challenges as they arise. This event provides us all with an opportunity to be proactive and work with the community we’re part of in a positive manner. It’s a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.”

Last year’s event saw the people of Terrace donate an estimated 5,000 to 5,500 pounds of food and just more than $2,000 in cash and gift cards.

“There are a lot of people who don’t talk about their struggles”, said Constable Crystal EVELYN, Community Liaison and Media Relations Officer for the Terrace RCMP. “It could be your neighbour, it could be a family member, it could be someone you pass by and smile at every day without realizing the financial hardships they may be facing. By coming together as a community during events like this, we’re helping provide a warmth and kindness to those giving and to those receiving.”

To donate to Cram a Cruiser attend any of the grocery stores listed above between 11-2 p.m. next Saturday with food, cash, or gift cards, and look for the police vehicles, members, and volunteers.

A Mountie always gets their man – the spirit behind that statement certainly holds true for a couple of police officers recently recognized for their commitment to Terrace.

In two weeks’ time, two RCMP members were awarded for their hard work and dedication while posted in Terrace BC.

On Nov. 21, 2019 Corporal Douglas MacFARLAND was recognized with an Award of Valour during the 38th annual Police Honours Night.

Just days prior, Constable Angela RABUT received the 2019 Indigenous Policing Award for E Division (BC) North District First Nation’s Policing.

“The Terrace RCMP is extremely proud and pleased to see this well-deserved recognition awarded to these two members” said Terrace Staff Sergeant Michael ROBINSON. “While Cpl. MacFARLAND has since moved on from Terrace, we’re fortunate to still feel the benefits and impact of the work he put forth during his time here.”

Cpl. MacFARLAND now posted in Newfoundland, was recognized for his exceptional dedication and commitment to conclude a lengthy and complex child pornography investigation. The investigation uncovered more than 100 victims in numerous communities and resulted in the execution of dozens of production orders, warrants, and charges. As the matter is still before the courts, details of the investigation cannot be discussed at length.

“As for Cst. RABUT, she has been a fixture in the community for more than 10 years” said Stf. Sgt. ROBINSON. “This is not the first award she has received during her time here and it serves as a testament to her hard work and unwavering commitment to the people of Terrace.”

“Policing is a tough job that officers accept and do daily without the expectation of awards” added Stf. Sgt. ROBINSON.

“Not only is recognition not expected by the officers who show up to work every day, it’s the contrary that’s more commonly received” he said. “In my 23 years of policing, I’ve seen how easy it is for us to receive criticisms; that’s the stuff that often gets back to our front line workers, but it’s also what makes this type of positive recognition that much more meaningful.”

The Terrace RCMP are turning to the public for assistance after a man was sprayed with an unknown substance last Friday night.

Around 9:30 p.m., police were notified of an assault with a weapon file involving a man who had been walking on Sparks Street near Davis Avenue when he was sprayed in the face with an unknown substance. The victim reported two men approached him, one asked for the time, then proceeded to spray him in the face. He heard a woman’s voice before they ran away.

The men were described as First Nations and in their 20s. One had a small beard, the other was wearing a hoodie.The victim was treated for his injuries at the hospital and later released.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen anything or know anything about this incident to please contact 250-638-7429 and reference file number 2019-12513.

File # 2019-12330

The recent death of a Kamloops man in Thornhill has been declared as non-suspicious.

On Nov. 10, 2019 around 5 a.m., police were dispatched to a report of a man in the roadway on Thornhill Frontage Road parallel to Hwy 16. Officers attended and located an unresponsive man who was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Blaine FRISK of Kamloops BC was pronounced dead a few hours later.

Based on post-mortem testing results, combined with a thorough police investigation, Frisk’s death has been deemed non-suspicious. The BC Coroners Service will continue its work on determining the cause of death.

The Terrace RCMP would like to thank the public for its assistance in this investigation.