In April 2026, 47-year-old Prince George resident, Ryan Timothy Chiappe, pled guilty to two counts of assault causing bodily harm and one count of assault, in relation to intimate partner violence.
The investigation began in the fall of 2024 after one victim associated to Chiappe came forward to police with information pertaining to intimate partner violence. With the cooperation of those involved, a thorough investigation was conducted by the Prince George Serious Crimes Unit, which ultimately led to a conviction.
“Intimate partner abuse can take many forms and can have devastating impacts on victims. We want to remind the public that there is help available and there are many avenues to report intimate partner violence. While highlighting the courage it takes to report domestic abuse, this case had a positive outcome with respect to holding the offender accountable,” said Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.
Chiappe received a 15-month conditional sentence order, a 36-month probation order and a DNA order.