Arrest

Dangerous driver arrested in Beaverly area

Sep 28, 2021 | 2:58 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — A 22-year-old Prince George man was arrested Sunday and is facing several charges.

Prince George RCMP say Cameron Boyes, who is known to police, was arrested following a journey that started in Vanderhoof.

“Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, Vanderhoof RCMP notified police in Prince George of a dangerous driver who was last seen heading east out of the Vanderhoof area at a high rate of speed,” says Cpl. Jennifer Cooper.

“Frontline members learned the driver was traveling at excessive speeds and collided with another vehicle without stopping while driving through Vanderhoof. Members from several units in Prince George, including Frontline, Municipal Traffic and Police Dog Services, set up roadblocks in the Beaverly area to stop the driver.”

She says the driver attempted to evade police roadblocks multiple times, even after the successful deployment of a spike belt. The vehicle was located not far from where the spike belt was used and, with the assistance of a Police Service Dog, the driver was located and arrested.

The B.C. Prosecution Service has approved the following charges against Boyes:

  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Obstruct a police officer
  • Resist arrest
  • Possession of a weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of ammunition
  • Possession of ammunition contrary to order

Police are asking that witnesses contact their local RCMP detachment to speak with police. The vehicle is described as a grey Honda sedan with the rear bumper hanging off and extensive damage to the exterior of the car. Reference Prince George RCMP file number 2021-37787.

If you have any information about this or any other criminal offence, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477.