The frontage road of the 1700-block of East Trans Canada Highway in Valleyview has been blocked off by RCMP (Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today).

By Aaron Schulze

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Oct 4, 2021 | 12:43 PM

UPDATE- Oct 5, 6:00 AM RCMP have arrested the subject of a heavy police presence near the east end of downtown Monday morning.

Cpl. Dana Napier says 25-year-old Tristan Fernandez was taken into custody at about 11:30 a.m. with the help of a police service dog.

An officer had reported seeing Fernandez enter the Canada’s Best Value Inn, formerly known as the Acadian Inn, earlier in the day.

An arrest warrant was issued for Fernandez after a robbery on August 3 that took place near the 1300-block of Battle Street.

Napier says Fernandez will remain in custody pending his next court appearance.

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Meanwhile, RCMP says there’s no further risk to the public after police came out in force at Motel 6 in Valleyview about the same time.

A nearby daycare was put on hold and secure because of the heavy police show of force and an abundance of caution. An update on the situation is expected today. Apparently, several people were taken into custody.

No word yet on whether the two incidents might be related.

UPDATE (3:45 p.m.) Kamloops RCMP say there’s no risk to the public as the the Southeast District Emergency Response Team concluded their initial response at 3:30 p.m.

RCMP say due to the police presence and out of an abundance of caution, officers recommended a nearby daycare to be put on a hold and secure while police continue to investigate.

Traffic continues to be re-routed and residents are encouraged to please refrain from attending the area.

RCMP say they’re still on scene and an update is expected tomorrow (Oct. 4).

EARLIER: KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP say there’s heavy police presence on the frontage road of the 1700-block of East Trans Canada Highway in Valleyview.

A witness tells CFJC Today that at least one person was taken into custody, but has since been released.

They add that officers have their weapons drawn at the incident near Motel 6.

Traffic may temporarily be rerouted, and residents are asked to avoid this area while police conduct their investigation.

There’s no word if it is related to the investigation at the Acadian Inn.

This is a developing story, and more details will be published as they are available.