IIO investigating after woman dies after arrest by Dawson Creek RCMP
By Simon Little Online Journalist
B.C.’s civilian police watchdog has deployed to Dawson Creek, where a woman died while in police custody this weekend. Continue reading
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Police watchdog investigating death of Sechelt man after RCMP chase
The suspect fled from police after being arrested at a local bank, and later collapsed after complaining of breathing problems. Continue reading
IIO files report for consideration of charges against VPD officers
The IIO says it will forward the report to the B.C. Prosecution Service for consideration of charges. Continue reading
Investigation launched after man falls out of 3rd-storey window while fleeing Vancouver police
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man, who police say is in his 50s, fell to the ground on East Hastings near Columbia Street and sustained life-threatening injuries. Continue reading
Man accused of yelling racial slurs during Surrey vigil injured during arrest, watchdog investigating
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say the suspect was disturbing the peace at a vigil held for the victims of the New Zealand mosque massacre. Continue reading
Police watchdog notified after man dies in Kamloops RCMP cell
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The man was arrested for public intoxication and kept in a cell at the RCMP detachment overnight, according to police. Continue reading
Fatal police-involved shooting in New Westminster
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
The BC Coroners Service is also investigating the case. Continue reading
IIO called to investigate police-involved shooting in the Kootenays
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
“During the check of the vehicle there was an interaction with the driver that resulted in the officer discharging his firearm.” Continue reading
IIO clears Vancouver police officers in 2016 Canadian Tire shooting
A report from B.C.’s police watchdog has cleared Vancouver police officers involved in a fatal shooting more than two years ago. Continue reading
RCMP, IIO investigating single-vehicle crash in Vernon
The accident took place early Friday; vehicle reportedly didn’t stop for police prior to crashing. Continue reading