Surrey Mounties are looking for a prolific criminal responsible for several bank robberies across Metro Vancouver. They say Robert John Paton is wanted on four outstanding warrants out of Vancouver, and is suspected in several robberies in Surrey, Langley and Burnaby. Police say they are concerned about what they call his 'level of desperation', … [Read more...]
Abbotsford Police kept busy New Year’s night
January 2, 2013 by
Abbotsford Police say they caught a few drivers who chose to drink and get behind the wheel after New Year’s celebrations. Constable Ian MacDonald says they used roving patrols on New Year’s night to nab the drunk drivers. "It was probably less than a dozen total. That would include twenty-four hour suspensions. We didn't … [Read more...]
Victoria police had a busy first holiday DUI blitz
December 3, 2012 by
Police in Victoria caught nearly 30 impaired drivers during their first counterattack blitz of the holiday season. Over the weekend, 29 drivers were taken off the road and 143 tickets were issued for various infractions. Officers also ordered the inspection of 19 vehicles with visible safety defects. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Two dead after daylight shooting in a busy hotel lobby
November 26, 2012 by
Two men are dead after a bullets flew inside the lobby of a Burnaby hotel just before the noon hour. Sergeant Jennifer Pound with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says two men were found with gunshot wounds when police responded around 11:30 this morning. "All attempts to revive those two males inside the hotel were unsuccessful and those … [Read more...]
New police investigative office busy
October 30, 2012 by
The civilian group that oversees serious incidents in BC has been given its sixth and seventh cases, both in Metro Vancouver. The Independent Investigations Office confirms it has sent seven people to Langley Township. Mounties had been checking for speeders last evening at 240th and Zero Avenue when they tried to stop one driver, but he fled and … [Read more...]
Busy night for police across Metro Vancouver
September 30, 2012 by
It's been a busy night for police across the Lower Mainland. In Surrey, R.C.M.P. are looking for a suspect, after an apparent hit-and-run at 130th Street and 86th Avenue. Staff Sergeant Blair McColl says it happened around 8:00pm Saturday. "There are no suspects at this point. Our traffic units are investigating." The victim - a man in his 40s - is … [Read more...]
Busy Saturday night for Surrey mounties
September 30, 2012 by
One man is in hospital and no one in custody after a hit and run in Surrey last night. Staff Sgt. Blair McColl says a man -- about 40 years old -- suffered "very significant injuries" -- his prognosis is not known. It happened at the intersection of 130th Street and 86th Avenue around 8:00. "There are no suspects at this point. Our traffic … [Read more...]
Brand new investigative office busy already
September 11, 2012 by
A spokesperson for the brand-new "Independent Investigations Office" says they are pleased so far with now the RCMP secured the scene of last night's police shooting in Prince George. Owen Court speaks for the new office. "Just after 7:30 our office received a report from the Prince George RCMP that their officers had been involved in a shooting … [Read more...]
Skytrain about to get busy
September 3, 2012 by
Students are heading back to school, and people are heading back to work. The transit system will be busier than ever, and Transit Police have some tips on how to stay safe. Among the advice: resist the temptation to listen to your IPod while on transit. Police say the distraction could make you a potential target. Any electronic devices should be … [Read more...]
Busy week at BC Legislature
May 28, 2012 by
Politicians in Victoria have a lot of work to get done by the end of this week. The spring session of the legislature ends on Thursday, and there are still 19 bills left to debate. Liberal house leader Rich Coleman admits he may have to use closure to force some bills through. "There is a possibility but I won't know until about 24 hours from now, … [Read more...]
