The editor of Erotica Vancouver magazine says a Coquitlam Mountie at the centre of a sex photo scandal is not the same man seen in violent, torture pictures released Thursday. "When i first saw the pictures, i thought to myself...wow, its uncanny the resemblence Corporal [Jim] Brown has to someone i know," says Reive Doig. And sure enough, Doig … [Read more...]
S & M Mountie under investigation
July 5, 2012 by
A Mountie who posted photos of himself on a sexual torture website, while wearing nothing, but boots purchased for him by taxpayers, is being investigated for possibly violating the RCMP's code of conduct rules. The Mounties are refusing to comment publicly about Coquitlam RCMP Corporal Jim Brown's off-duty behaviour, but this morning, … [Read more...]
B.C. top Mountie defends bar at Surrey headquarters
June 28, 2012 by
B.C.’S top Mountie is defending the need for a mess hall at the RCMP's new provincial headquarters in Surrey. "Police officers generally, perhaps given the nature of their work, deserve a place where they can socialize with their comrades and their colleagues without worrying about who's sitting at the table beside them." Speaking with … [Read more...]
Politicians argue over effectiveness of new RCMP deal, in light of disgraced Mountie
May 28, 2012 by
Questions in the legislature today about the provincial government's new 20 year deal with the RCMP in the wake of the controversial transfer of Sergeant Don Ray. NDP public safety critic Kathy Corrigan says the new RCMP deal was supposed to give BC more control, instead its been saddled with a disgraced officer who had sex and exposed … [Read more...]
Retired female mountie weighs in on transfer of Don Ray
May 27, 2012 by
What does it take to be fired from the RCMP? A retired female mountie says perhaps we should ask the Federal Government. Sergeant Don Ray is on his way to BC, after being found guilty of dishonourable conduct, including having sex with subordinates, while in Alberta. Retired RCMP officer Jane Hall says it appears BC's top brass don't have the … [Read more...]
Watts says she needs more details before judging disgraced Mountie
May 26, 2012 by
The premier isn't happy, the justice minister isn't happy, but the mayor of Canada's largest RCMP detachment says she needs more information, before passing judgment on Sgt. Don Ray. Widespread outrage has surfaced with the news that Ray is coming to B.C. after being found guilty of disgraceful conduct for sexual encounters with subordinates in … [Read more...]
Mountie charged in young driver’s death near Agassiz
May 26, 2012 by
A Mountie has been formally charged after his police car crashed into another vehicle last summer, killing its young driver. Abbotsford police investigated the crash involving Const. Jordan Braid last July. They believe Braid was responding to a domestic dispute call as he drove down Highway 7 near Bodnar Road. The Mountie is accused of … [Read more...]
NDP fires at Justice Minister over transfer of disgraced Mountie to B.C.
May 25, 2012 by
NDP justice critic Kathy Corrigan says the Liberal government should do more to protest the transfer of a disgraced RCMP officer to BC. And Corrigan faults Justice Minister Shirley Bond for negotiating a new contract with the Mounties that does not include the power to reverse the decision. "I think it's completely untenable that we have no … [Read more...]
Disgraced Mountie coming to a detachment near you?
May 23, 2012 by
A Mountie reprimanded, demoted and fined for "disgraceful conduct" in Edmonton that included having sex with subordinates, exposing himself to a co-worker and drinking on the job is coming to work in BC but will be "closely monitored" according to the RCMP. The RCMP say Staff Sergeant Don Ray will not be part of any provincial or municipal … [Read more...]
Terrace Mountie plans to plead guilty to assault
May 6, 2012 by
A Terrace Mountie -- accused of assault while on duty back in 2010 -- has decided not to go to ahead with a trial. Constable Robert Hull was charged last year in connection to an October 2010 incident, when he allegedly punched a drunk woman after she had been arrested outside a local night club. At the time, he pleaded not guilty. But CKNW has … [Read more...]
