Arrest Made in Golden Ears Provincial Park Graffiti Incident
The suspect turned himself in and was released on a promise to appear as police and BC Parks continue their investigation.
- Maple Ridge RCMP arrested a man following a graffiti incident in Golden Ears Provincial Park; the suspect turned himself in to police last week and has since been released on a promise to appear in court.
- According to witnesses, the rocks along Gold Creek were spray-painted as a memorial for a man who drowned at the Lower Falls on Aug. 3, with a social media video showing a message dated Aug. 4.
- Police are working closely with Parks staff, who are conducting a parallel investigation under the Parks Act, noting that such acts harm the environment and diminish the experience for other park users.
- Maple Ridge RCMP acknowledged the significant public interest and concerns expressed by residents, urging the public to avoid drawing conclusions until all facts are examined while extending sympathies to the family and friends of the man who drowned.
- Officers are seeking additional information and preparing reports for a possible mischief charge; anyone with further details is asked to contact the RCMP at 604-463-6251 and reference file# 2026-15782.
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Suspect in Golden Ears memorial graffiti incident turns himself in
A man accused of spray painting a memorial on rocks within Golden Ears Provincial Park has turned himself in. Maple Ridge RCMP say the suspect has since been released on a promise to appear in court. The graffiti incident was captured on video and shared widely on social media, provoking an uproar. ...
One arrested in mischief in Golden Ears Provincial Park
Indo-Canadian Voice One arrested in mischief in Golden Ears Provincial Park posted by: Rattan MallMAPLE Ridge RCMP on Monday said that an arrest has been made in the reported mischief incident involving graffiti at Golden Ears Provincial Park. The alleged suspect turned himself into police last week and has since been released on a promise to appear in court. The investigation remains ongoing as officers continue to gather evidence, […] The post…
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