Photo of Jean-Paul Barralon via Prince Rupert RCMP
Photo of Jean-Paul Barralon via Prince Rupert RCMP
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Prince Rupert RCMP seeking assistance to locate wanted man

Kolten Bezooyen
By Kolten Bezooyen

Jean-Paul ‘JP’ Barralon is wanted on charges of assault and forcible confinement and has a warrant out for his arrest.

RCMP describe Barralon as a Caucasian man, 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-7 with brown hair and brown eyes, and weighing about 150 pounds.

Police are asking residents to report any sightings or information on Barralon’s whereabouts by contacting the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-624-2136 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to submit an anonymous tip.

 

Kolten Bezooyen
Kolten Bezooyen
Kolten began his career with Vista Radio in Prince Rupert in July 2025 before moving to the Okanagan in May 2026. He is from Lethbridge, Alberta, and graduated from the Digital Communications and Media program at Lethbridge Polytechnic. His favourite topics to cover are sports and politics.

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