Williams Lake RCMP and North District Major Crime Unit continue to investigate the homicide that occurred on August 6, 2019 and the incident at the Rudy Johnson Bridge on August 9, 2019.
Further charges have been laid against Jayson Gilbert in addition to the two counts of attempted murder. Two charges of kidnapping have been laid against Gilbert for the incident at the Rudy Johnson Bridge.
Williams Lake RCMP members continue to investigate both incidents and are continuing their efforts to locate Branton Regner. A search of the Fraser River was suspended on Thursday evening and further searches may be conducted in the future.
These two investigations remain active and ongoing
said North District Major Crime investigator Corporal Matt MacLeod We are now reaching out to the public to help us locate another suspect, Michael Drynock
Michael Drynock, 23 of Deep Creek, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of kidnapping with regards to the incident at the Rudy Johnson Bridge. A warrant has been issued for his arrest and the police are seeking the public’s assistance in providing any information on Drynock’s current whereabouts. Drynock is considered dangerous. If you see him, do not approach him and call the local RCMP detachment immediately.
If you have any information about Regner, Drynock or their activities leading up to August 9, 2019, please contact the Williams Lake RCMP at (250) 392-6211 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477
