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Prolific offender arrested with help of K9 team
On January 10, Creston RCMP was investigating the report of an alleged incident wherein a male committed a violent assault against a female. The male suspect was identified, and very well known to police.
The Southeast District Emergency Response and Containment Teams were present in the Creston Valley on other matters, when it was determined that they would be utilized to assist with surveillance and the locating of this wanted suspect.
While conducting a surveillance operation, the suspect was located and challenged by police. Once challenged, the male suspect fled on foot into a residential area near 12th Avenue and Alder Street in Creston.
RCMP Police Dog Services were in the area and called in to assist with tracking the male.
After a short track with the Police K9, the suspect was located hiding in a bystander’s outbuilding. The suspect continued to be uncooperative and failed to comply with demands to improve the safety of the situation. Subsequently, the suspect was contacted by the Police K9 until compliance was gained.
The suspect was transported to hospital for treatment of minor injuries related to the K9 contact and was subsequently lodged in RCMP cells.
Clark Patrick Hills (50) of Creston, has been charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm. Hills was taken before a Provincial Court Judge for the purposes of bail, and was released from custody by the courts. Hills is bound by numerous release conditions including not being in Creston or anywhere within a 50 km radius of the Town of Creston.
“This was a dynamic arrest of an individual who has an extensive history of violence and fleeing from police. It was in the absolute interest of the public to get Hills off the streets and into custody.
“His subsequent release on bail was not the outcome police were hoping for, but his ‘No Go’ Creston condition will help to alleviate public safety concerns associated to his behaviour in the Creston Valley. We are once again grateful for the assistance brought by ERT and Police Dog Services,” stated S/Sgt. Brandon Buliziuk, Creston RCMP Detachment commander.
Creston RCMP
