Spike belt used to arrest dangerous driver in Quesnel

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During the investigation, police seized a replica handgun, over 1.3 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, other assorted illicit drugs, ammunition, and over $7,000 in cash.

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RCMP note that it was fortunate that the driver of the Audi did not hurt anyone with his aggressive and dangerous driving.

“The driver had a blatant disregard for the safety of the public with reports of erratic driving, crossing the center line, failing to stop, and almost causing collisions with other vehicles. It is also alleged the driver purposefully drove toward a police officer as he was deploying a spike belt,” said Staff Sergeant Richard Weseen, of the Quesnel RCMP.

Twenty-three-year-old Farbn Japow was charged with flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving while prohibited, resisting arrest, possession of a weapon, failure to comply with probation order, and failure to comply with a release order. At the time of his arrest, Japow had outstanding warrants out of two different jurisdictions, was on probation and was prohibited from driving and possessing firearms.

Japow was remanded into custody and his next court appearance is on August 26, 2024 in Quesnel.