March 28, 2024

Manhunt for suspect near Canada-U-S border

An armed suspect is at large near the Canada/U-S border in Abbotsford. Police spokesman Constable Ian MacDonald says officers are assisting U-S border guards after shots were fired on the American side.  "An incident had taken place on the U-S side of the border, between U-S border officials and two suspects, but there was an exchange of … [Read more...]

Suspect in Skytrain stabbing spree appears in court

Crown counsel wants bail denied for one of the two teen girls facing charges after a stabbing spree on Skytrain. Crown says the 14 year old has a history of violence and was on bail at the time and should remain in custody as she is a safety risk. Crown also wants a psychiatric assessment done. Defence opposes the move says his client was not an … [Read more...]

Suspect in Metrotown attack reaches out to police

A wheelchair-bound man who's accused of attacking a pregnant woman at the Metrotown Skytrain station in February has come forward and given a statement to Transit Police. Police say "new information has been gathered, which broadens the scope of the investigation." So far, no charges have been laid. Police say the man came forward after the story … [Read more...]

Police release drawing of sex assault suspect

Vancouver Police have released a drawing of a suspect who sexually assaulted a woman last week after picking her up in the Downtown Eastside. The 42-year old victim was a sex trade worker driven to a secluded area on March 4th before she was tied up and beaten. She escaped, but suffered  numerous injuries. Police have also  released a … [Read more...]

Police search for suspect in Port Coquitlam stabbing

RCMP are searching for a suspect in a stabbing at an apartment complex in Port Coquitlam. Sergeant Grant Wong says officers were called to the building on Coquitlam Avenue near Flint Street just before 10pm Sunday. "We did locate a male who had suffered an injury that appears to have been caused by a knife or some other sharp object.  That … [Read more...]

Sex assault suspect mentioned in earlier warning

The man accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a 17 year old girl in Abbotsford on Tuesday was the subject of a police warning last spring. Public notification was issued about Anton Ellis Foulds in April. The 36-year old is now back in custody. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

Seventh suspect charged in Prince George attack

Charges have been laid against a 14-year-old boy who is believed to have taken part in the sexual assault of a fellow teenage boy in Prince George last week. The 14-year-old is facing charges of aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault and unlawful confinement. The youth cannot be named because he is a minor. He is the seventh person charged … [Read more...]

Police dog slashed while helping to apprehend robbery suspect

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...]

Police look for suspect in sex assault

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...]

RCMP looking for suspect after shooting at Richmond business

A woman was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being shot in a Richmond business Friday night. It happened at around 8pm at the Floating Shop Tattoo Parlor on Capstan Way. The suspect fled on foot. RCMP Serious Crimes Unit is investigating, but say the circumstances around the incident are unknown. They're appealing to anyone … [Read more...]