County League Cup champions!

Todd Buck Reporter/Photographer

On July 31, in Fort St john the Northern Bulls were victorious in their chase for the cup, winning their final match against the Northern Strikers by 58 runs.

Northern Bulls, Northern

Strikers, Energetic Stars and FSJ United all competed in the competition at Forster Fields.

“Cricket is a new and emerging sport in fort St. John with a good community involvement, and we host games which include teams from Prince George, Grande Prairie, and Dawson Creek,” says Joel tbuck@ahnfsj.ca

David, president of NPCF. Man of the match, as well as man of the series was awarded to Ananthakrishnan Anilkumar, who also was awarded the title of best batsman of the event.

Best bowler for the County League Cup was awarded to Joel David this year.

The county league for the NPCF has been held every year since 2017, and continues to gain support in the North Peace.

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gun on scene: four people arrested, charged

Todd Buck Reporter/Photographer

At around 6:18am on August 2 local RCMP responded to a report of shots fired around Triangle Park which is located on 112th Ave and 103 Street in Fort St John.

Four individuals had been observed arriving at a residence, in what later was determined to be a stolen vehicle to commit a break and enter where a shot was fired into the residence.

The vehicle then left the scene, but returned a short time later and two people approached the house this time.

The home invasion was interrupted when frontline police showed up to the scene and locating the individuals from the vehicle.

One of the individuals was in possession of a spent shell casing and bear spray, while another was found with a collapsible baton. Containment was set up around the resi- dence and all four individuals were arrested at the scene.

Eight people, with the assistance of the RCMP dog services were removed from the home with no injuries.

A loaded pistol was found after a search warrant was executed for the car. The residence was also searched which resulted in locating additional firearms and ammunition, which was seized for further investigation.

“This is a great example of how a timely report by the public combined with a quick response led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of a 3D printed handgun, said Constable Chad Neustaeter, Media Relations Officer for the Fort St John RCMP.

Everyone came out of this harrowing situation safely which is the best possible outcome for a file like this.

The following charges have been approved for Bradley Johnson; possession of a fire - arm knowing its possession is unauthorized, reckless discharge of a firearm, unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle, break and enter with intent, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

Johnson has been remanded into custody and his next court appearance scheduled is for August 21, 2023.

The following charges have been approved for Dallas Garbitt; unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle, break and enter with intent, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

Garbitt has been remanded into custody and his next court appearance is scheduled for August 15, 2023.

The following charges have been approved against Clinton Marks; unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle, break and enter with intent, posses- sion of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

Marks has been remanded into custody and his next court appearance was scheduled for August 9, 2023.

The following charges have been approved against Amanda Gehring; unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle, break and enter with intent, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

Gehring has been remanded into custody with his next court appearance scheduled for August 10, 2023.

The local police are asking anyone who might have additional information in this matter to contact the Fort St John RCMP at 250-787-8100. If you want to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)