Repeat Offenders
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Nanaimo arrest of repeat offender reignites city’s crime debateA man's arrest in Nanaimo at the same location where he assaulted a pregnant woman two years ago has reignited the crime debate in the city.CrimeJul 23
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Attention turns to B.C.’s ‘catch-and-release’ justice system after Surrey homicideThe suspect arrested following a homicide in Surrey on June 16 has a lengthy and violent criminal history and was on probation after being released from custody just days before.CrimeJun 19
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Man accused of Victoria carjackings arrested a third time in as many daysVictoria police say Seth Packer was arrested Tuesday evening, after allegedly entering an occupied home in the North Jubilee area and stealing a wallet.CrimeApr 24
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B.C. courts still granting bail in over half of cases where prosecutors sought detentionThe data, released by the B.C. prosecution service on Tuesday, covers nearly 4,800 bail hearings between November 2022 to December 2023.PoliticsMar 26
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Man arrested twice in 1 hour after back-to-back thefts reported in Port Moody, B.C.The suspect was first arrested after 6:15 p.m. near a shop in the Suter Brook Village, where additional loss prevention officers had been stationed amid a rash of shoplifting.CrimeFeb 14
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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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‘How come they let him out?’: Vancouver hate crime victim is frustrated by courts“Honestly, no matter who we are, white, Black, Asian, Indian -- everyone -- we’re human beings, we’re the same blood," said survivor Willy Kabayabaya.CrimeSep 4, 2023
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‘System is broken’: B.C. business owner fed up after 19th break-inJeff Ross said his losses from the last three break-ins, including one in January and one in October, now add up to $75,000. To boot, he's no longer insurable due to risk.CrimeAug 2, 2023
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‘Prisoner in my own home’: Nanaimo residents hold another anti-crime rallyA Nanaimo rally demanding action on public safety came as the House of Commons rose for the summer without passing bail reform legislation sought by provincial governments.CrimeJun 23, 2023
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Break-in at Kelowna, B.C. business caught on video, repeat offender arrestedThe culprit smashed the front door of the Man Woman Home Boutique and stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise.CanadaMay 29, 2023
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