By CKPG Today

Crime

Quesnel man arrested after fire set at Miworth Transfer Station

Oct 30, 2025 | 11:09 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — One person is facing a pair of charges after an incident at the Miworth Transfer Station at around 9 a.m. on Monday (Oct.27).

That morning, Prince George RCMP received a report of a fire at the transfer station with one suspect identified by witnesses. The suspect was said to have swung a weapon at the witnesses, as well.

Police officers responding to the call quickly located one man matching the description a short way away; the suspect was later identified as Quesnel resident, Jamie Ross Harkley. Harkley was arrested and transported to the Prince George RCMP Detachment where he attended an after-hours bail hearing later that day.

“Police officers want to thank the witnesses for reporting the fire as it was occurring; this enabled emergency services to respond quickly and apprehend the suspect at the time the offense was occurring,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP. “We do caution the public against approaching those engaged in criminal behaviour, though, as their reactions can sometimes be unpredictable.”

The following charges have been approved in this matter:

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– Assault with a weapon

– Mischief under $5000

Harkley will remain in custody until his next court appearance. This file is now before the courts.