Roads in Cowichan Bay reopened after police incident

North Cowichan/Duncan

2022-05-24 12:08 PDT

File # 2022-7506

Just before 10a.m. on May 24, the North Cowichan / Duncan RCMP was forced to close Cowichan Bay Road during an active, and quickly evolving policing incident.

Initially a complaint of an unknown man acting erratically and aggressively on Westcan Terminal Road was received, but when frontline members arrived, they located a different individual suffering from an injury, after their vehicle was located in a channel of the Cowichan River, in approximately 4 feet of water.

At approximately the same time another 9-1-1 call was received by someone stating that an unknown man arrived at their residence and threatened to steal their vehicle.

Members of the Shawnigan Lake RCMP, along with Police Dog Services were contacted for assistance. A description of the man was given and he was quickly located by North Cowichan / Duncan frontline members not far from the most recent complaint.

The man presented what appeared to be a weapon to the on scene members. Immediately a decision to close roads in the area for the safety of the public was made said BC RCMP Division Media Relations Officer Sergeant Chris Manseau After several minutes of discussions, and a short foot pursuit through a forested area, the man was taken into custody without incident or injury. The weapon he presented was determined to be a replica.

The North Cowichan / Duncan RCMP thank all drivers and residents in the Cowichan Bay area for their patience during the time that the roads were closed while this individual was taken into custody.

The investigation remains ongoing, and charges under the Criminal Code are being considered.

It’s now been determined that the arrested man threatened the driver of the vehicle, leading them to drive off at high speed, causing their vehicle to come to rest in the river. Manseau added. The person inside the vehicle was transported to hospital for their injuries.

The roads in the area were closed for less than an hour, and have since re-opened.

Released by

Sgt. Chris Manseau

District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
Lower Mainland District
14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 6P3 - Mailstop #1608
Office: 778-290-3791
Cell: 250-413-7954

Email: chris.manseau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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