An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who is accused of hitting two police officers during a traffic stop.
Prince George RCMP Media Relations Officer Cst. Jennifer Cooper says police initiated a traffic stop in the 3700-block Landsdowne Road just before 9:30 p.m. on Sunday (Dec. 6).
Officers believed the driver of the vehicle was prohibited from driving.
Cooper says when one officer went to the vehicle to talk to the driver, the vehicle sped up and hit the officer in the arm with a side mirror.
Another officer then moved his car to attempt to stop the suspect from leaving the area. The cruiser was then hit by the suspect's vehicle.
Cooper says the officers involved did not suffer serious injuries.
More officers arrived to help search for the suspect but found the vehicle a short time later abandoned.
Justin Edward Pawluck was charged with the following offences by the B.C. Prosecution Service:
- Assault police officer with a weapon (two counts)
- Assault with intent to resist arrest (two counts)
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Flight from police
Pawluck is described by police as:
- White
- Six feet tall
- 196 pounds
- Brown hair
- Hazel eyes
Police are asking the public to not confront him as he is considered violent.
If seen, police ask you to call Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or the police of jurisdiction in your area, anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go online to www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca.
