Archives from January 1, 2023 – July 5, 2025.
To view current news visit: BC RCMP news.
Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.
B.C., Lake Cowichan
2021-10-25 20:00 PDT
Police enforcement of the injunction order in the Fairy Creek Watershed area continued over the weekend from Friday, October 22, to today, Monday, October 25.
Earlier this morning, on October 25, while patrolling the Granite Mainline Forest Service Road and other corridors, officers encountered an obstacle constructed from piles of sticks and logs similar to a beaver dam, and a tripod. Two individuals were in locking devices, one of whom was secured to a log while the other in a trench that had been dug in the middle of the roadway. There was one individual seated in the tripod, who voluntarily climbed down and was permitted to leave without being arrested. The other 2 individuals were arrested for breaching the injunction (contempt of court), after they were removed from their locking devices. They were processed and then conditionally released in Port Renfrew.
Larger image of beaver dam like structure
Larger image of officers dismantling beaver dam like structure
Photo of officers removing an individual from a trench in the road
Lake Cowichan RCMP Detachment is also continuing their efforts to locate 61-year-old Gerald Kearny, who was last seen on October 13 at approximately 10 a.m. in the Fairy Creek Watershed area. Please read the news release issued on October 21, with Gerald’s photo and description.
Active patrols will continue throughout the night to ensure the roads remain clear of obstructions. Officers will also continue conducting road checks for motor vehicle infractions as part of their routine patrols in the area.
Since enforcement began, the RCMP have arrested 1131 individuals; 110 of whom were previously arrested with a combined total of 261 times. Of the total arrested, 873 were for breaching the injunction (contempt of court), 217 were for obstruction, 21 were for mischief, 10 were for breaching their release conditions, 7 were for assaulting a police officer, 1 for counselling to resist arrest, 1 for causing a disturbance, and 1 Immigration Act.
All news releases on the Fairy Creek Watershed police enforcement issued to date can be found on the Lake Cowichan RCMP Detachment website.
Released by:
BC RCMP Communication ServicesTel: 778-290-2929Email: bcrcmp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Follow Us: