B.C. Crime

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• ‘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
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• 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
• ‘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
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• Vehicle damage to Langley, B.C. fields puts damper on girls fastball season opener

  A Langley girls fastball league has been left scrambling to start its season after someone damaged the fields they play with a 4x4 vehicle.

  Crime

  Apr 10
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• ‘Targeted’ Chilliwack, B.C. shooting leaves man in serious condition

  Police say the victim was shot in broad daylight in the 7000-block of Richardson Avenue.

  Crime

  Mar 30