B.C. Crime

• Hundreds turn out to Surrey forum addressing extortion letters, public safety

  The event is being organized by the Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of BC, and follows growing concerns about an extortion racket targeting Surrey and Fraser Valley business owners. 

  Crime

  Jan 6
  
• Vancouver Island woman accused of forging ID to apply for nursing jobs

  Police allege Charrybelle Talauemay have used several aliases to fraudulently apply for other health-care jobs in B.C. and Alberta.

  Crime

  Dec 19, 2023
  
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• No jail time for West Vancouver voyeur who set spycam in bathroom toothbrush charger

  Police found nine videos on the camera – nude or partially dressed – along with some still images of the man as he was attempting to set up the surveillance system.

  Crime

  Nov 21, 2023
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• No jail time for man who lit destructive 2016 White Rock Five Corners fire

  Investigators determined that the 2016 fire started in an building under construction but spread to a neighbouring 60-unit building with commercial properties at ground level.

  Crime

  Nov 14, 2023
• ‘False flag’ kidnapping report leads to huge North Vancouver drug seizure

  Police say they believe someone who knew about a drug operation in a North Vancouver warehouse called in a fake kidnapping report to prompt a raid.

  Crime

  Nov 2, 2023
• Coquitlam stranger assault suspect charged, police seek more potential victims

  Pouria Sahragard has been charged with assault with a weapon and assault by choking. He remains in police custody.

  Crime

  Sep 23, 2023
• ‘Betrayed’: Victims’ family outraged after B.C. double-murder suspect granted bail

  John Kavaloff, 58, and Valerie Smith, 67, were found dead at their mobile home on Chilliwack Lake Road by officers responding to a shots fired call on Sept. 13.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2023
• Bail reform a ‘step forward’ but not enough, say B.C. public safety advocates

  Anti-crime advocates in B.C. say they're pleased to see action to toughen bail conditions, but say it won't be enough to deter crime in the province.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2023
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• B.C. launches $10.5M fund to help businesses grappling with vandalism

  The $10.5-million program will launch in the fall, with eligible businesses receiving up to $2,000 for repairs and up to $1,000 for prevention measures.

  Politics

  Jul 26, 2023
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• Crime, public safety dominate spicy question period at B.C. legislature

  The newly re-named BC United opposition zeroed in on mounting public concerns about the issue, and accused the governing NDP of doing little to address it.

  Politics

  Apr 18, 2023