B.C. Crime
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Hundreds turn out to Surrey forum addressing extortion letters, public safetyThe 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.CrimeJan 6
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Vancouver Island woman accused of forging ID to apply for nursing jobsPolice allege Charrybelle Talauemay have used several aliases to fraudulently apply for other health-care jobs in B.C. and Alberta.CrimeDec 19, 2023
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No jail time for West Vancouver voyeur who set spycam in bathroom toothbrush chargerPolice 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.CrimeNov 21, 2023
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No jail time for man who lit destructive 2016 White Rock Five Corners fireInvestigators 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.CrimeNov 14, 2023
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‘False flag’ kidnapping report leads to huge North Vancouver drug seizurePolice 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.CrimeNov 2, 2023
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Coquitlam stranger assault suspect charged, police seek more potential victimsPouria Sahragard has been charged with assault with a weapon and assault by choking. He remains in police custody.CrimeSep 23, 2023
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‘Betrayed’: Victims’ family outraged after B.C. double-murder suspect granted bailJohn 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.CrimeSep 22, 2023
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Bail reform a ‘step forward’ but not enough, say B.C. public safety advocatesAnti-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.CrimeSep 19, 2023
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B.C. launches $10.5M fund to help businesses grappling with vandalismThe $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.PoliticsJul 26, 2023
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Crime, public safety dominate spicy question period at B.C. legislatureThe 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.PoliticsApr 18, 2023
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