The Local Connector PG August 7, 2025

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Police presence on Oliver Ave in Prince George

Prince George

2025-08-06 14:47 PDT

File # 2025-24361

Last week, multiple police officers were present in the 4000-block of Oliver Ave, in response to a high-risk situation.

On August 1, 2025, just before 2:30 p.m., Prince George RCMP responded to a male suffering from a mental health crisis and in possession of a firearm. Frontline police officers remained on scene and secured the area.

The North District Emergency Response Team as well as the Crisis Negotiation Team responded causing the road closure of Oliver Ave for public safety. One male was safely apprehended without incident.

Prince George RCMP would like to extend a thank you to those in the neighbourhood for their patience and cooperation during the police response, says Cst. Jenna

Moore, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

If you have any information about this or any other criminal offence, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250) 561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477 or online at www.northernbccrimestoppers.ca (English only). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information that leads to an arrest or recovery of stolen property, you could be eligible for a cash reward.

Released by:

Constable Jenna Moore

Media Relations Officer

Prince George RCMP

455 Victoria Street, Prince George, BC, V2L 0B7

Office: 250-561-3300

Email: princegeorge_media@rcmpgrc.gc.ca

Website: princegeorge.rcmp.ca

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TRIVIA ANSWERS

1. This meteor shower is active from mid-July to late August, peaking around August 12th

2. During peak activity, observers can see up to 100 meteors per hour

3. The meteors travel at speeds of about 37 miles per second

4. The Perseids were first scientifically studied in the 19th century, leading to a better understanding of meteor showers

5. The meteors are tiny particles, often no larger than a grain of sand.

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