Quesnel RCMP were kept busier than in past years with calls for service over the Billy Barker Weekend.
From 6 p.m. on Thursday July 19 until Monday July 23 at 6 a.m. Quesnel RCMP responded to the following:
- 173 calls for service
- 33 people were arrested for causing a disturbance or being intoxicated and unable to care for themselves in public
- 15 people were arrested for other criminal code offences
- 1 man was arrested for assaulting two police officers
- 49 people were held in cells
- 6 Immediate Roadside Prohibitions for alcohol related offences were issued
In Comparison to the same time period over Billy Barker Days in 2016:
- 149 calls for service
- 33 people were arrested for causing a disturbance or being intoxicated and unable to care for themselves in public
- 5 people were arrested for other criminal code offences
- 38 people were held in cells
- 4 Immediate Roadside Prohibitions for alcohol related offences were issued
Quesnel RCMP members would like to thank those who planned ahead and arranged for safe rides home and responsibly enjoyed themselves over the weekend.
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