By Dave Branco

IIO alerted to police involved incident in Prince George

Mar 6, 2019 | 7:53 AM

PRINCE GEORGE – Some members of Prince George RCMP are being questioned by the Independent Investigations Office of B.C.

On February 28, 2019, at around 11:50 a.m. an officer attempted to stop a vehicle at 5th Avenue, near Ruggles Street. According to police, the male driver was involved in a collision with a marked police vehicle and the driver attempted to flee on foot. The officer was able to apprehend the male and arrest him.

An arrest was made, the male complained of pain and following a hospital visit, it was reported that the male had a fractured arm. The IIO is investigating in order to determine if there is a connection between the injuries and the officer’s actions or inactions.