May 8, 2024

North Vancouver teen sexaully assaulted in own home

A public warning from North Vancouver RCMP after a sexual assault yesterday afternoon.  Mounties say a man knocked at a home in the 4000-block of Capilano Road, and told the lone teenage girl he was there to do contract work that her parents knew about. They say the girl let him in, and he sexually assaulted her. He is not known to the victim … [Read more...]

Appeal for help in 2009 case of missing teen

Homicide investigators are marking the three year anniversary of the disappearance of a Bowen Island teen, with a plea for tips. Jodi Henrickson was 17-years-old when she was last seen, and police believe she met with foul play. But Sergeant Jennifer Pound says there have been no arrests in connection with the case. “We’re still looking … [Read more...]

Teen injured during RCMP arrest

The Delta Police have been called in to investigate an incident in which a 15-year-old girl suffered a broken arm while being arrested by the Mounties in Prince Rupert. The incident happened on April 4th when police were called to a home and told the girl wanted to kill herself. She was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and then arrested for … [Read more...]

Surrey man who killed teen for vandalizing cars to be sentenced

A Surrey man who killed a 17-year-old for vandalizing cars is expected to be sentenced Monday. Back in July 2010, Steven Brandon Mulligan-Brum shot Adem Aliu dead at 133 Avenue near 142 Street. Aliu was part of a group of teens who police said at the time were acting like "stupid children," slashing tires and kicking cars, before Mulligan-Brum … [Read more...]

Teen hit by SUV in Surrey

A 16-year old girl -- visiting the Lower Mainland from Dawson Creek -- is in critical condition after being hit by an SUV last night in Surrey. RCMP Sgt. Murray Hedderson says the teen was jaywalking across Highway 10 near 180th Street -- about 10:00 p.m. -- when she was hit by a westbound SUV,  "The young female was wearing dark clothing … [Read more...]

Teen girl stands by her story

  The RCMP stand by allegations a young woman was raped at a 2010 Pitt Meadows rave party, despite the fact sexual assault charges against a young man were stayed by the crown yesterday. The young woman and her father have sat before the media and read brief prepared statements, both saying they are devestated the charges have been … [Read more...]

Police looking for missing Coquitlam teen

Coquitlam RCMP want help tracking down a missing teenager. Brandon Reid left his home on Falcon Drive around 2 p.m. Saturday. The 15-year-old had planned to walk to Coquitlam Centre Mall, but no one's heard from him since. Reid is white, about 120 lbs with shaggy brown hair and green eyes. He was wearing a black West 49 hoodie, dark jeans and royal … [Read more...]

Mid-day round up: Teen arrested after machete attack

APD arrest syringe robber A 35-year-old woman has been charged with robbery after allegedy stealing cash from a store in Abbotsford with a syringe. On Nov. 17 at 2 p.m., a woman entered a store in the 2600 block of Montrose Street and demanded cash from the owner. She was later found in a near by taxi with a small amount of money and was taken … [Read more...]

Teen killed in Langley crash

An 18-year old man has died following a crash on 36th Avenue near 198th Street in Langley. RCMP Corporal Kirby Adams says the victim was a passenger in a car that slammed into a tree about 9:50 p.m.,  "At the time it was raining and, of course, with wet roads and leaves on the street - it may very well be a contributing factor." Adams says the … [Read more...]

Teen riding scooter sent to hospital after colliding with truck

A teenage boy has been airlifted to Children's Hospital in Vancouver following a crash in Surrey. The crash happened on 148th Street near Fraser Highway around 7:45 last evening. Eyewitnesses say the 15-year old was riding a mini scooter or pocket bike and collided with a truck pulling out of a driveway. A BC Ambulance Spokesperson says the boy is … [Read more...]