Update: Emergency Response Team helps make arrests

UPDATE 3 p.m.

RCMP responded to an incident on Gillard Creek Forest Service Road Friday morning, and shortly after, officers responded to a related incident on Gibson Road.

Based on the nature of incidents, the Emergency Response Team was brought in to assist, and some suspects were arrested.

“The investigation is still on-going and thankfully, all outstanding suspects have been arrested,” Sergeant Judith Bertrand said.

Further information to be provided as it becomes available.

“We are asking anyone who witnessed the accident to contact the Kelowna RCMP. To remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net,” Bertrand said.

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Police on scene of unfolding event

Police are dealing what they call an “unfolding” incident in the Kelowna area.

RCMP say at around 8 a.m. on Friday, March 1, police officers from the Kelowna detachment responded to an incident in the 5700 block of Gillard Creek Forest Service Road.

Media relations officer, Sgt. Judith Bertrand, said as of 10:50 a.m., the event was still unfolding.

“We are asking for the public to stay away from the area as there are suspects outstanding,” Bertrand said. “Further information will be provided as it becomes available.”

RCMP are asking anyone who has information about the incident to contact the Kelowna RCMP. To remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.