Citizens who helped officer during violent assault honoured

PRINCE GEORGE — Members of the public are being honoured by the BC Highway Patrol for their efforts during an incident that occurred two weekends ago.

Two members of the public were appreciated today at the North District RCMP Detachment. Wilmar Salaza and Robert Wheeler were two of three members of the public who stopped to assist a police officer who was being violently assaulted by a suspect on Saturday, March 25th. Chief Superintendent Holly Turton spoke of how those individuals stepping in prevented the situation from getting worse.

“Importantly, their actions also ensured that the officer was not injured more seriously. Something that I’m incredibly thankful for. What is incredible about the actions of these individuals was that they jumped in to assist, knowing full well that they were putting themselves at risk.” – Chief Superintendent Holly Turton, Officer in Charge, BC Highway Patrol