DRUG-FUELED FRENZY DOUBLE DOSE

Centennial Heights neighbourhood was the site of a large police presence
Saturday night for the second weekend in a row.

According to North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP, a resident affected by severe
drug issues disturbed the area.

"I can tell you we have had an ongoing neighbourhood problem," Const.
Jennifer Prunty said. "The man was dealing with some serious drug
hallucinations."

Witnesses said six police officers were needed to restrain the man and
bring the situation back under control. The previous weekend, five police
and two paramedics were needed.

According to neighbours, the 29-year-old man dove through his unopened
basement window Saturday, cutting himself in the process. He then ran
across the road screaming and jumped on a neighbour's truck.

The man continued his berserk behaviour trying to gain access to another
neighbour's home. Bloodstains were left on the railing, the side of the
house and the door.

Apparently, the man also tried to climb onto the roof.

In the frenzy, two vehicles were seriously damaged.

John Kelly has lived in the neighbourhood for 40 years and said people were
scared.

"Naturally, you're fearful," Kelly said. "Everyone's upset. It's a good
community with mostly older folks living here.

"With all the screaming going on, everyone's involved. It's just not a good
scene."

Kelly said it was the second weekend in a row the man had become wildly out
of control.

"The police took him away last weekend and he was back on Monday," Kelly
said. "I feel for the police. Their hands are tied."

The man had been staying with a family member when the incidents occurred
but according to Kelly was relatively new to the neighbourhood.

Prunty said the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been laid.
Police are uncertain what types of drugs caused the behaviour and
hallucinations.

The man is currently admitted to the Cowichan District Hospital where he is
undergoing psychiatric assessment.