Four RCMP officers accused of lying when they testified at an inquiry into the death of a man at Vancouver's airport will not go to trial before next fall. Jury selection for the perjury case against Corporal Monty Robinson and Constables Kwesi Millington, Gerry Rundell and Bill Bentley has been set for October 4th, 2012. They were all charged in … [Read more...]
City cops are not green enough for the Mayor
September 14, 2011 by
After promising to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world by the year 2020, the Mayor admits he's was surprised to learn local police do not have a recycling program, "It's not acceptable to lag behind on recycling." Gregor Robertson says that's changing, but everything has a price, "We anticipate costs at the front end to launch programs … [Read more...]
Cops find pot plants galore on Vancouver Island
September 7, 2011 by
Police on Vancouver Island are reporting progress finding secret marijuana grow-ops. The joint team, consisting of the RCMP, Canadian Forces, Victoria Police and Saanich Police, uses helicopters to scope out illegal farms in areas not visible from roads. In past years, they have destroyed as many as 30, 000 plants, but this year the … [Read more...]
Street race revs up cops
September 3, 2011 by
An attempted street race on the Deas Island freeway sent thirteen young drivers and their fancy cars to a fast but not so furious finish. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the RCMP received multiple reports of high-end vehicles driving at speeds up to 200 km/h southbound on Highway 99 from the Massey Tunnel. The vehicles, which included a … [Read more...]
Cops investigate alleged use of force
August 20, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - The Abbotsford Police Department is investigating a complaint involving a Vancouver officer who allegedly used force on a man who apparently spat on him.Sergeant Elly Sawchuk of Abbotsford says the incident occurred Friday while the man was being arrested.Vancouver police have asked the Fraser Valley force to investigate.Sawchuk says … [Read more...]
Cops want fire to stay in sky at light show
July 30, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police are mobilizing a force that's up to 30 per cent stronger than past years for the city's annual B.C. Day fireworks to ensure the only flash and pops at ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
