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The body of missing teen Samuel Bird was found by Edmonton police in a farmer’s field near Stony Plain. As lead homicide Det. Jared Buhler shared how they discovered the slain boy’s remains, he also had strong words for the social media sleuths making baseless accusations and complicating the case. Sarah Komadina explains.

Alberta teachers reject the provincial government’s request to end the strike and enter mediation. Edmonton police chastize online vigilantes spreading misinformation while sharing how the remains of Samuel Bird were found. A highly anticipated report into allegations of corruption in Alberta Health Services contracts finds conflicts were widely known. Lac la Biche RCMP charge the...

Three young men and a youth have been charged after what Calgary police describe as a case of vigilante justice turned violent. Investigators say they received reports of an assault in northwest Calgary on a man police believe was attempting to lure children online. As Sarah Offin reports, the alleged attackers and three victims are...

Several charges are laid after what police call vigilante justice turned violent. Final arguments are made in the trial over the 2022 fatal stabbing of Vanessa Ladouceur. Alberta is taking the federal government to court over it’s clean electrical regulations.

Freezing cold temperatures in Calgary are keeping crews busy dealing with water main breaks and with warmer weather on the way there will likely be more. As Elissa Carpenter reports, homeowners will likely need to be vigilante.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.