On May 5, police received a complaint of a suspicious person in the Townsite neighbourhood of Powell River. According to a media release from the RCMP on May 8, a witness said an unknown man had walked into their back yard uninvited, and promptly left without incident when confronted.
The release stated that Powell River RCMP members attended the scene, and through investigation, determined the suspect was a 53-year-old Powell River man who was on court ordered conditions stemming from 2018.
Graham Lackey has since been arrested and charged with failing to comply with a prohibition order and uttering threats, the release stated. Lackey has since appeared before a judge and is currently being held in custody, according to the media release.
It has been determined that Lackey had frequented the Townsite area over the past few weeks, according to the release.
Powell River RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in determining if Lackey has had any undocumented incidents that breach his conditions. Lackey was on conditions not to attend a public park, public swimming area, daycare, school ground, playground or anywhere a child under the age of 16 could reasonably be expected to be present.
Lackey is described by RCMP as being 5'10" tall, 170 pounds, with fair complexion and a medium build, blond/grey wavy hair and blue eyes.
“The cooperation of the public and witnesses will help determine the totality of breaches done by Mr. Lackey, and will be put forward as part of our investigation,” stated Powell River RCMP detachment commander staff sergeant Rod Wiebe.
The release concluded by indicating that if readers have any information that Lackey breached any of his conditions, to contact the detachment at 604.485.6255.
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