Transit Police have some explaining to do. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation revealed Transit Police accidentally left an explosive device on a plane, and didn't know it was missing for two days. It happened in 2011 after a dog training exercise. BC director for the CTF, Jordan Bateman, says this was an expensive mistake. "They had to involve … [Read more...]
Abby police say public will decide on Insite approach to addiction
January 17, 2013 by
As Abbotsford looks at whether or not to adopt Insite style harm reduction, city police say they support the public forums but will stay out of the decision making process. Constable Ian MacDonald says they want to be firmly in the background as best options are discussed. "We will be guided by the decisions of the community city council and … [Read more...]
Police deny new gang war has started, but admit violence could escalate
January 15, 2013 by
They're not calling it a full-scale gang war yet, but BC's specialized organized crime investigators admit they're hoping 2013 won't be a repeat of 2009. "Anyone who's involved in the criminal lifestyle should be extremely cautious about their personal safety." Sergeant Lindsey Houghton with BC's Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit says even … [Read more...]
Targeted victim of Surrey shooting known to police
January 14, 2013 by
Homicide investigators have released the name of a man shot and killed in Surrey last night. Just before seven o' clock last night police were dispatched to a "shots fired" call at 168th street and 76th avenue. They found a man on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to hospital but he died around 1130pm. The victim has been … [Read more...]
Stabbed police dog Teak released after successful surgery
January 13, 2013 by
The Vancouver police dog stabbed in the neck during an attempted arrest Friday night is now out of the veterinary hospital after surgery. Doctor Alan Kuzma with Canada West Veterinary Services hospital says Teak's surgery went well and the dog seems comfortable. "He's really a wonderful dog, but he's all business really,” Kuzma told CKNW. … [Read more...]
Police dog slashed while helping to apprehend robbery suspect
January 11, 2013 by
A Vancouver Police Dog is recovering from stab wounds in an emergency animal clinic after helping apprehend a robbery suspect. The dog was tracking the suspect who had attempted to hold up the Esso gas station at Fraser Street and Marine Way. When police tried to arrest the man, he slashed the dog with a knife, causing serious injuries. The … [Read more...]
Alberta police say teen charged in murder could be hiding in B.C.
January 9, 2013 by
RCMP in Red Deer, Alta., are looking for a 17-year-old charged with first-degree murder, and they say he may be hiding out in B.C. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Adam William Lee Bird of Manitoba. This, after a 25-year-old man was found shot dead in a car in Red Deer on New Year’s Day. Bird has been charged with first-degree … [Read more...]
Police look for suspect in sex assault
January 8, 2013 by
Vancouver Police are releasing a composite sketch of a man who's been groping women on the city's west side. Around eight in the morning on Wednesday, January 2nd, a man followed a woman in the 76 hundred block of Arbutus Street. When he caught up to her, he groped her. Police think another woman in the neighborhood was approached by the same … [Read more...]
Police hunting busy bank robber
January 4, 2013 by
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...]
Developing story: VPD and Burnaby RCMP involved in a police chase
January 3, 2013 by
While details are sketchy at the moment both Vancouver police and Burnaby Mounties were involved in a chase this evening. Police may have been pursuing a stolen pick up truck through the North Burnaby /Cassiar area. A Vancouver police cruiser was also reportedly rammed in the pursuit. Burnaby RCMP have confirmed they were involved … [Read more...]
