March 28, 2024

Man charged in murder of “friend”

A charge has been laid in a murder in Langley on New Year's eve. Police were called out to a home in the Willowbrook area of Langley Monday morning after  reports of gunfire. There, they found an injured man who soon died. Shortly after, police arrested a man near the Greater Vancouver Zoo after a short chase. Now charged with second-degree … [Read more...]

Man charged after 480 Skytrain seats slashed

A Surrey man has been arrested and is facing charges after almost 500 Skytrain seats were slashed. Transit police spokesperson Anne Drennan says between August and November 480 Skytrain seats were slashed. Drennan says damages cost over 45-thousand dollars. "This investigation required our members to review hundreds, literally hundreds and hundreds … [Read more...]

Teen charged in attack on security guard

A 16 year old boy has now been charged in connection with a brutal attack on a 64 year old security guard. Hoshiar Bajwa was attacked at a job site near Pitt River Middle school in the early morning hours of October 14th. He was beaten by a group of young men. The 16 year old is now charged with one count of aggravated assault. Police are asking … [Read more...]

Man charged in sexually assualting daycare kids

A 37 year-old man is facing multiple sexual assault charges. RCMP say they arrested Latif Hamad Tata last thursday after investigating the assualt of children attending his wife's day care at the family home at 20400 block of 122nd Avenue in Maple Ridge. Officers are continuing their investigation.  Police say they spent this past … [Read more...]

Burnaby man charged in transit pass theft

A Burnaby man has been charged with stealing 25-thousand dollars worth of Translink monthly fare passes. Transit Police say from August to November, there were seven thefts at large grocery stores, convenience stores, and a pharmacy in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey. Now charged with theft over 5000-dollars is 44-year-old George … [Read more...]

Two men charged in murder of Maple Batalia make first court appearance

The family and friends of Maple Batalia were in court this morning when the man accused of killing her appeared before a judge. Batalia's loved ones watched quietly as 20-year old Gurjinder Dhaliwal charged with first degree murder sat in the prisoners box. 22-year old Gursimar Bedi charged with manslaughter appeared via video link. Sergeant … [Read more...]

Man charged in downtown hostage incident

Three charges have now been laid in yesterday’s hostage-taking at a downtown Vancouver convenience store. Koyes Ahmad is facing one count each of unlawful confinement, assault with a weapon and uttering threats. Police say the 37-year old was armed with a knife when an employee was doused with lighter fluid and held against her will for … [Read more...]

Robert Barnet charged with abduction, theft

Robert Barnet has been charged in yesterday's alleged attempted abduction of his three year old son. Barnet has been charged with abduction by a parent or guardian, and theft over $ 5,000. The 39-year old was arrested this morning after he and his son, Alvin were spotted in Whitefish, Montana. Police say a man who Barnet had asked for money … [Read more...]

Surrey woman charged in mother’s death

A 28-year-old Surrey woman has been charged in her mother's death. Homicide investigators have identified the body found last week in a basement in Fleetwood as that of 43-year-old Panagiota Zerbinos. They say her daughter, Gloria Zerbinos, was arrested in Vancouver on the weekend, and now faces second-degree murder. Police are not releasing any … [Read more...]

Burnaby city councillor says residents who use smallest garbage bins should not be charged newly approved fee

A Burnaby city councillor says residents should not have to pay more for their garbage disposal next year. The city's council voted on increasing garbage disposal fees last week. The new fee will no longer give people who use the smallest bins a credit, but rather charge them $ 25. Councillor Sav Dhaliwal says this should be provided by the … [Read more...]