Prince George RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit has arrested a 17-year-old youth in relation to the fentanyl overdose death of a 16-year-old teen that happened over a year-and-a-half ago.
On Jan. 13, 2026, members of the Prince George RCMP arrested the 17-year-old on a search warrant. The BC Prosecution Service has approved one charge of manslaughter in relation to the investigation.
The 17-year-old was taken to court and was released on the conditions.
“This is a tragedy, and our thoughts continue to be with the deceased’s family,” said Prince George RCMP plainclothes commander S. Sgt. Whitehouse. “We also recognize that this event has had a larger impact on the community including the accused and their family.”
The arrest is in relation to a June 26, 2024 incident in which a 16-year-old was found unconscious in a residence in the 7600-block of McMaster Crescent. They were transported to hospital there they were found to have high levels of fentanyl in their blood.
RCMP announced 10 days after the incident that the 16-year-old has died due to the overdose.
“Prince George RCMP is committed to making every effort to ensure that our youth are safe; to that end, we are pleased that this matter will be addressed by the court,” added Whitehouse on Thursday. “We also want to encourage parents, guardians and teachers to continue having hard conversations with youth about un-prescribed drug use and its inherent dangers.”