A murder suspect was safely apprehended near Highway 5 on Thursday, March 12.
Around 3:15 a.m., Clearwater RCMP officers responded to a car stuck in a ditch on Highway 5 near Blue River.
Police determined that one of the occupants was wanted for murder and possibly armed.
“Out of an abundance of caution, police closed the highway in both directions for both police and public safety,” the release said.
The Southeast District Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Police Dog Service assisted with the arrests due to the high-risk nature of the incident.
Shortly before 11 a.m., the vehicle occupants were safely arrested.
Police have confirmed that one individual was wanted for murder while another was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant for parole violations.
“Thank you to the public for their patience and cooperation during this incident,” says Cpl. Brett Urano, RCMP spokesperson. “We recognize the impact that road closures have on the community, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work to keep the public, and our officers, safe.”
It’s unknown at this time if the highway has reopened in the area. However, Highway 5 is down to single-lane alternating between Allingham Way and Hoirup Rd for 5.5 km near Vavenby due to a vehicle incident. DriveBC’s next update is in four hours.