A wanted man has been arrested in Prince Rupert following an incident on 7th Ave.
On Wednesday April 28, at approximately 3:25 p.m., a black pick-up truck nearly collided with a police vehicle in the 100 block of 7th Ave. E. The officer was forced to take evasive action to avoid the collision.
The vehicle stopped in the 400 block of 7th Ave. and a passenger exited the vehicle and ran away. Police then located the man on 8th Ave. E. at Green St and attempted to arrest him on multiple outstanding warrants however, he fled through residential backyards. The man was wanted in relation to a December 2029 incident involving firearms.
Additional resources including the Terrace Police Dog Services were called to the area. The area was secured and after approximately 30 minutes the man was located hiding under a shed in the backyard of a residence in the 500 block of 7th Ave and arrested following another brief foot pursuit prior to the arrival of the Terrace Police Dog Service.
26-year-old Tre Brody Burtram Spencer-Wilson from Prince Rupert was taken into custody on outstanding warrants and is facing a new charge of Obstructing a peace officer. RCMP would like to thank residents for their assistance and cooperation as the tense situation unfolded.
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