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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday criticized people who had praised the suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel. “He is no hero,” he said, adding that he has no tolerance for “vigilante justice.”

Sat, Apr 16: Drivers in Moscow are taking extreme measures to avoid a traffic jams and now vigilantes are trying to stop these rogue drivers.

A group of Penticton residents has taken it upon themselves to catch ‘creepers’ and expose them on social media by posing as young teenagers on online dating sites and then confronting the men who agree to meet in person.

Wed, Jan 22: 28 year old Keegan Spear Chief has a history of sexual and violent crimes against women. This latest warning follows another advisory issued by RCMP over the weekend. But it also comes with a plea from police for the public to refrain from taking any vigilante action. Kimberly Tams reports.

As open drug use grows on Okanagan streets, a group of residents in Penticton are taking matters into their own hands. The group is using unconventional methods to discourage drug use and loitering in the downtown core. Shelby Thom reports.

We…are hyped. When reporter Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) comes in contact with a strange black substance, he begins to realize that it’s alive, bonding with him to become the violent vigilante Venom.

WARNING DISTURBING CONTENT. Sebastian Woodruff was on a personal journey of healing and enlightenment when he was brutally killed by a vigilante mob in Peru. John Hua has more details about the B.C. man at the time of his death.

Dr. Marcia Johnson, deputy chief medical officer of health, explains that while Alberta has one recognized case of COVID-19 in a seniors’ home, staff maintain vigilante in controlling the spread.

There are concerns about the potential impact a vigilante group may have on police investigations and the convictions of child predators. Over the weekend the Fraser Valley chapter of the Creep Catchers posted a video of their latest sting but just how…

The owners of a cat that was abused in video posted online are criticizing some of the reaction, saying outrage is ok, but vigilantism isn’t. Neetu Garcha has the story.

Todd James reviews “Death Wish” starring Bruce Willis in a revamp of this vigilante film.

A group of Penticton residents has taken it upon themselves to catch ‘creepers’ and expose them on social media by posing as young teenagers on online dating sites and then confronting the men who agree to meet in person.

A Saskatoon man has taken it upon himself to bust men he believes are trying to lure young people for sex. Leena Latafat checks in with officials who say these types of vigilantes are putting themselves at unnecessary risk.

The vigilante group knows as ‘Creep Catchers’ has netted another alleged sexual predator looking for underage children online. John Daly has more on this story and how UBC is involved.

Wed, Sep 7: Former Police Officer Leo Knight explains why citizen-led groups like Creep Catcher Canada can hinder more than help when it comes to investigating online child sex predators.

A former member of Creep Catchers is speaking out to say the group went too far. It comes after an Edmonton woman took her own life after a video of her was posted online by the vigilante group. Kendra Slugoski reports.

Tue, Jan 5: A Surrey man fed up with crime in his neighbourhood decided to take matters into his own hands, resulting in close calls with flying bullets and a high-speed car chase. John Daly explains in a Global News exclusive.

A high profile Township of Langley employee was confronted by a vigilante group over alleged online conversations with someone claiming to be a 13-year-old girl. Jill Bennett reports.

Wed, Sep 21: Property crimes in rural areas are reportedly causing some farmers to circulate firearms they keep in their vehicles online. Now, the Saskatchewan RCMP is concerned about potential vigilantism. David Baxter has more on the police and rural concerns.

Asked about a video allegedly showing what appears to be law enforcement officials thanking the teenager who has been charged in the shooting deaths of two people, and injury of a third, during protests on Tuesday night in Kenosha, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said he was concerned and would hope someone would come forward to...