Illegal firecracker use may be down in the city thanks to wet weather, but the Vancouver Fire Department will still be vigilant leading up to Halloween. Captain Gabe Roder says the only night it is legal to set off fireworks is October 31st. He says even though there aren't check-points at Vancouver borders, anyone caught without a permit, or … [Read more...]
Dispatchers warn of overcooked turkey dangers
October 6, 2012 by
Metro Vancouver 9-1-1 dispatchers have a unique addition to a list of household fire hazards. They’re warning people to be careful of kitchen fires caused by overcooked turkeys. Dispatcher Corey Kelso says it may sound like a joke, but it’s actually the leading cause of spikes in 9-1-1 calls over the holidays. He says there are ways to … [Read more...]
Abbotsford Police warn women following release of serial offender
September 29, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police are taking what they call the "extraordinary step" of releasing a public notification following the release of a serial offender. John James St. Jean is out of jail after serving two years for domestic assault. Constable Ian MacDonald with Abbotsford Police says his department felt a notification was necessary to protect the … [Read more...]
VPD warn of high risk offender
August 24, 2012 by
Vancouver Police are looking for a high risk offender, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching conditions of his supervision order. 48 year old Robert John Trice also goes by the names "Robert John Minler" and "Gary Blain Shannon". He failed to return to his halfway house yesterday. He has a long criminal history, including break and enter, … [Read more...]
Fire officials warn of possible fire activity in B.C.
August 15, 2012 by
With temperatures on the rise over the next few days, B.C.’s Wildfire Management branch is on alert. Fire information officer Alyson Couch says there is a chance we'll start to see an increase in fire activity across B.C. "The fire danger ratings have started to change, and we are seeing more areas with extreme and high. Right now the areas … [Read more...]
Experts warn public after bear gets into North Vancouver house
August 5, 2012 by
A warning for those living in black bear areas after a frightening incident in North Vancouver: keep your doors and windows closed. Tony Webb with the North Shore Black Bear Network says a bear got into a home, causing the person inside to flee. The animal rummaged around, ate some food and escaped out a window. "They just follow their noses. And … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Burnaby RCMP warn of armed, dangerous man
May 30, 2012 by
Burnaby RCMP are issuing an urgent alert about a man they describe as armed and extremely dangerous. Inspector Tim Shields says 26-year old Angus David Mitchell is wanted in connection with an attempted murder last night on Gilpin Crescent. Mitchell is also a person of interest in the May 27 double homicide that occured inside a sushi … [Read more...]
VPD warn of Stanley Cup scams
April 10, 2012 by
The Stanley Cup playoffs haven't started yet, but Vancouver Police are already pleading with Canucks fans at risk of getting duped by ticket scalpers to be careful. Constable Lindsey Houghton says some scammers are operating out of Britain and California. They ask victims to transfer cash using Western Union and the would-be buyers never get … [Read more...]
RCMP in B.C. warn of explosives use in blast
February 6, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - The Mounties are pouring extra resources into an investigation in which explosives were used in a blast that tore through a motor home near Whistler, B.C., injuring two men.The men suffered minor injuries in the Jan. 16 explosion, which police are calling a targeted attack.The RCMP's Criminal Operations Office has taken over the case … [Read more...]
VPD warn of sex offender
December 7, 2011 by
Vancouver Police are issuing a warning about a man named Sheldon Patrick O'Dell. He's going to be living in Vancouver, and police say he poses a risk to boys under the age of 16. Police say he tend to befriend and groom young victims who then fall under his control. He's now served a more than five year sentence on a string of sex charges. He's … [Read more...]
