Vancouver Police need help identifying one of the three women assaulted this morning in the downtown core. The woman was the first of three to be attacked. She was attacked by a man in the 200 block of Columbia Street. Constable Brian Montague says the Asian woman is between 70 and 80 years old with a slim build. "105 pounds, she was wearing one … [Read more...]
Man sought in Burnaby break-in and sexual assault
November 16, 2012 by
A warning for the public after a disturbing incident in Burnaby early yesterday morning. Burnaby RCMP say a woman was sexually assaulted when a man broke into a North West Burnaby home. They are searching for the man, but only describe him as Caucasian with an average height and weight. Police are unsure whether the woman knew the man--but say … [Read more...]
BCCLA questions objectivity of expert consulted in alleged RCMP assault
November 14, 2012 by
No charges were ever laid against Terrace RCMP after a man in their custody was left brain damaged. Now, the BC Civil Liberties Association is asking why did police consult a discredited expert in making their report to recommend charges? Crown counsel says there was not enough evidence for a conviction against Mounties in terrace after Robert … [Read more...]
Van Police lay more charges in historic sex assault case
November 9, 2012 by
Former Vancouver lifeguard Abraham Kiewiet is facing 10 new sex related charges. Vancouver Police say Kiewiet has been arrested and re-released. Police say he has conditions including staying from kids and places like parks and schools where children congregate. Kiewit is now facing 22 charges relating to 10 potential victims. The victims are … [Read more...]
Surrey man facing sexual assault charge after alleged incident at skytrain station
October 27, 2012 by
A 44-year-old Surrey man is facing a sexual assault charge after an incident Wednesday afternoon at the Granville skytrain station. A woman was allegedly grabbed by a man standing behind her as she was heading up the escalator. Transit Police arrested a man as they heard her scream, then hit him with her purse. Officers say Harminder … [Read more...]
Whistler RCMP investigating report of attempted sexual assault
October 18, 2012 by
Whistler RCMP are looking into a report of an attempted sexual assault in the village area. They say the report came in from the victim shortly after 2:00 this morning. The victim was walking home from a nightclub. Police say while she was walking on a path in the area of Whistler Way and Village Gate, a man grabbed her, pulled her into a ditch and … [Read more...]
Former TV reporter wants to appeal sentence for sex assault
October 10, 2012 by
A former TV news reporter convicted of child sex assault is appealing his sentence. A provincial court judge in Surrey went above the three years Crown was asking for back in August and gave Ron Bencze four years behind bars for sexually assaulting a child over several years. Now, Bencze's lawyer has filed for leave to appeal on the grounds that … [Read more...]
Rave sex assault trial
September 24, 2012 by
The trial of a young man from Maple Ridge accused of distributing child pornography resumed this morning... with testimony from Dennis Warrington's arresting officers. The 21-year old was arrested after admitting he posted graphic photos on his Facebook page two years ago. The pictures were sent to his cell phone by the boy who took them … [Read more...]
Minor hockey coach facing two counts of assault
September 4, 2012 by
A minor hockey coach who allegedly tripped a 13 year old player early this summer -- is now facing charges. Martin Joseph George Tremblay is facing two counts of assault and is set to be back in Richmond Provincial Court in a few days. Tremblay is the coach of the UBC Hornets. In a video shot by a parent, Tremblay can be seen during the hand-shake … [Read more...]
Surrey mounties asking for witness information after alleged attempted assault
August 31, 2012 by
Surrey mounties are asking for help from anyone who may have witnessed an attempted sexual assault early in the morning on Wednesday. RCMP say it happened in the area of 128th Street and 96th Avenue. They say a woman in her early 40's was approached by a man as she was searching for recyclable discarded clothing behind a business about 4:30 that … [Read more...]
