News release
Kitimat weekly report October 30th – November 5th, 2025
November 6, 2025
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Kitimat, British Columbia
From: Kitimat RCMP
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Single vehicle collision along Highway 37
The Kitimat RCMP received a report of a single vehicle collision on the 900 block of Highway 37 at 6:30 am on October 31st. The investigating officers attended and located the vehicle that had left the highway, crashing into the ditch. It was found the vehicle was travelling southbound towards Kitimat. The highways were very wet at the time. The driver was not injured and was not issued any violation tickets for this incident. The Kitimat RCMP would like to remind all drivers to be cautious on the highways. Driving conditions can change quickly, which can catch the driver off guard. (2025-3621)
Assault investigation on going
On November 1st at 9:21 pm, the Kitimat RCMP were advised of a disturbance on the 400 block of City Centre. Upon arrival, the responding officers located a male that appeared to have been assaulted. The male was taken to the local hospital to have their minor injuries assessed. Very little information was provided to the investigators whose investigation includes requesting CCTV footage of the area from various business. This investigation is still on going. (2025-3646)
Flight from police leads to charges
While on routine proactive patrols at 9:28 pm on November 3rd, a Kitimat RCMP officer located a vehicle parked in the middle of the roadway at the intersection of Pintail Street and Ptarmigan Street, with the driver appearing to be using their cellular device. As the officer conducted a traffic stop, the vehicle began rolling away. The officer directed the driver to stop, however they turned onto a walkway, continued through a ditch and rolled into a nearby parking lot. The officer was able to stop the vehicle and immediately began an impaired investigation. The driver was detained and taken to the Kitimat RCMP detachment to provide samples of their breath. The driver was released from custody with an appearance notice to attend court on a future date to answer to the charge of impaired operation of a motor vehicle. There was also a violation ticket issued for use of an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle and having open liquor in a motor vehicle. The driver was also served a 24-hour driving prohibition and the vehicle was impounded. (2025-3650)
Possible identity fraud attempt
A Kitimat resident attended the Kitimat RCMP detachment on November 5th; to report someone had opened a mobile cellular account in their name as reported by a credit bureau account. No money had been taken from the account, and there was no further fraudulent activity. The complainant was referred to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. This is a good reminder to ensure that you check your banking information and keep an eye on the two credit bureaus in Canada, to ensure there is not any activity that you have not initiated. Please visit the Canadian Antifraud Centre website to stay knowledgeable about any current scams and frauds that are being done. Ensure you share that information with your family and friends to keep everyone up to date. (2025-3660)
Erratic driving leads to 90-day IRP
While heading to the Kitimat RCMP detachment on November 5th, at approximately 5:40pm, a Kitimat RCMP officer noted a vehicle was being operated in a concerning manner. A traffic stop was conducted at the City Centre parking lot and while speaking to the driver, the officer started an impaired operation of a motor vehicle investigation. The driver provided two samples of their breath; both resulted in a ‘Fail’ reading. The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition, and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. (2025-3676)
If you have any information about crimes that have occurred in the Kitimat area, and would like to report it to the police, you can report it through Northern BC Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You will stay anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest, you may receive a reward of up to $2000.