By James Peters

Spilled Paint

Teenager arrested, accused of intentionally spilling 1,000 litres of yellow road paint in Logan Lake

Aug 19, 2020 | 2:19 PM

LOGAN LAKE, B.C. — A teenager has been arrested after huge drum of yellow road paint was spilled in the District of Logan Lake.

According to a news release from Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey of RCMP Southeast District, the incident happened on Monday (Aug. 17).

Investigators found a drum on the back of a flat deck truck was intentionally drained onto the parking lot of the Logan Lake Recreation Centre on Chartrand Avenue.

O’Donaghey says the 1,000-litre spill totals up to a loss of about $10,000, not to mention a concerning chemical spill.

The yellow paint was intended to be applied to nearby roads and highways.

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A 16-year-old was arrested and may face charges, pending a review by the B.C. Prosecution Service.

O’Donaghey says the BC RCMP Underwater Recovery Team was deployed to Logan Lake today, recovering evidence they believe is connected to the mischievous act. The evidence, which is not identified, was allegedly thrown away by the suspect.

Anyone with further information on the incident is asked to contact (250) 523-6222.

Image Credit: Facebook / Al Fitter