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Arrests made in forest service road incident: Kelowna RCMP

A police cruiser blocking access to Gibson Road, as officers respond to an incident in the area on Friday afternoon. Global News

UPDATE: After asking the public to stay away from a forest service road in southeast Kelowna on Friday morning, police gave an update in the afternoon, saying arrests have been made.

Kelowna RCMP say the incident on Gillard Creek Forest Service Road began at 8 a.m., with officers then responding to a related incident on Gibson Road.

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“Based on the nature of incidents, the assistance of the Southeast District Emergency Response Team was required,” said police.

“The investigation is still ongoing and, thankfully, all outstanding suspects have been arrested,” said Sgt. Judith Bertrand, adding further information will be provided as it becomes available.

 

ORIGINAL STORY:

Police are asking the public to stay away from a forest service road in southeast Kelowna.

Kelowna RCMP officers responded to an incident this morning, March 1, along the 5700 block of Gillard Creek Forest Service Road.

The event is still unfolding and police said more information will be provided as it becomes available.

“We are asking for the public to stay away from the area as there are suspects outstanding,” said Sgt. Judith Bertrand.

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Police are also asking those who have information about the incident to contact the Kelowna RCMP detachment at 250-765-3549 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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