One man in custody following incident in Tumbler Ridge

October 19, 2026 - Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia
From: Tumbler Ridge RCMP

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File #2026-663

Tumbler Ridge RCMP have one man in custody following an incident that occurred over the weekend.

The incident occurred in the very late hours of Saturday, October 18, 2026, when the man was reported to be flashing a knife at some youth on the 100-block of Kinuseo Avenue. This incident was quickly reported to the Tumbler Ridge RCMP, who attended and apprehended the man under the Mental Health Act. The man was transported to the hospital by RCMP as required. 

The man was released from the hospital in the morning of October 19, 2026, and returned to Tumbler Ridge, where he was subsequently arrested. He will remain in custody until he can attend court.

“Tumbler Ridge RCMP want to assure the public that they are taking this situation very seriously and that there is currently no further risk to the public. We appreciate all the information we have received from residents regarding these incidents and want to commend the youth involved in calling police so quickly,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, BC RCMP Spokesperson for Northern B.C.

This investigation remains ongoing.

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