Three men have been charged after a smash-and-grab at a Richmond jewelry store. Police say two suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of jewelry from Ben Moss jewelers at Richmond Centre Mall last week. Outside, one man tried to carjack a vehicle, but was taken down by passersby -- and a gunshot was let off during the scuffle. No one was … [Read more...]
Charges laid in Surrey murder
November 5, 2012 by
Charges have now been laid in the murder of a 21 year old man in Surrey in May. Noel Jackson was shot to death in a basement suite on 70th Avenue May 3rd. Police say a group of people went to the home after leaving a bar when an argument occured. They say two men left and came back later with a gun and Jackson was shot. After an intensive … [Read more...]
More charges laid in Stanley Cup riot investigation
October 23, 2012 by
Charges have been laid against five more people in the Stanley Cup riot investigation. The Criminal Justice Branch says three adults and two youths have been charged with various counts, including break and enter, mischief and arson. The adults are Joseph Paul Graham, Brock Samuel Bigattini, and Beau Rylan Pearson. The youths cannot be … [Read more...]
Charges laid in armed standoff at hotel
October 17, 2012 by
Charges have now been laid after a nearly 10-hour armed standoff at Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel this week. A major portion of the downtown core was closed off Monday, as police dealt with a man with a handgun cornered to a public foyer of the hotel. Ranjit Singh Sandhu of Surrey now faces several firearms-related charges, … [Read more...]
Charges laid in deadly limo crash
October 16, 2012 by
Charges have now been laid in connection with a crash on Highway 99 near Whistler this past January that killed a 54 year old limo driver from Delta. Shafiqur Rahman was killed when his limo was struck by a northbound pickup truck. The limo caught on fire and the victim was trapped inside. 20 year old Jacob Mitzimberg of Calgary is now charged with … [Read more...]
Charges laid in historical sex assaults
September 6, 2012 by
Sex-related charges have been laid against a 70 year old Vancouver man accused of molesting boys while he worked as a lifeguard in the 1970's and early 80's. Abraham Kiewiet is facing charges involving four victims who were between 11 and 17 at the time of the offenses. He's been released on bail until his next court date October 10th. Police are … [Read more...]
Police believe more victims could be out there, after sex assault charges laid
August 31, 2012 by
Mounties fear other victims could be out there. The RCMP has charged a 43-year-old man with nine additional counts of sexual assault, including interference and voyeurism. James Osell is already suspected in a child-porn bust after an arrest and seizure at his Chilliwack home back in April. "Since that time, the items that were seized at his … [Read more...]
Charges laid in maternity ward assault
August 8, 2012 by
Charges have now been laid after the mother of a newborn baby was assaulted while resting up in the maternity ward at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Saturday. 30 year old Daniel Archibald Frank is charged with assault and breach of probation. The mother had the baby in her arms when she was hit on the head. Police say the baby was not hurt and … [Read more...]
Charges laid after grenade launcher found
August 2, 2012 by
Charges have now been laid in connection with the seizure of a grenade launcher found in a Nanaimo hotel room. 28 year old Dustin Derreck Pacheo of Nanaimo is charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm and unauthorized possession of an explosive device. Police are still trying to figure out where the weapon came from. They've confirmed it … [Read more...]
SPCA wants animal cruelty charges laid in Captain death
July 27, 2012 by
Animal Cruelty charges are being recommended after a dog was found in a Vancouver dumpster last week. The SPCA says it can't reveal the identity of the accused until the charges are approved by crown counsel. "Captain", a 2-year old German shepherd, was found badly injured in a Kitsilano dumpster last week and later … [Read more...]
