Violent Crime

• B.C. government earmarks more money to target repeat offenders, violent crime

  The Special Investigation and Targeted Enforcement (SITE) program launched in March 2023 and has supported 148 police operations in 28 communities throughout the province.

  Crime

  Jun 20
  
• Video shows suspect waving gun inside family home during Toronto-area invasion

  York Regional Police have released dramatic footage they say is connected to a home invasion that took place in Markham, Ont., early Wednesday morning.

  Crime

  Sep 5, 2024
  
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• Manitoba First Nations call for alcohol restrictions after violence prompts curfew

  First Nations chiefs in northern Manitoba are calling for restrictions on alcohol purchases following an uptick in violent crimes, including a series of stabbings.

  Crime

  Aug 20, 2024
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• “We still need long-term help”: Violent crime leads to curfew at Manitoba First Nation

  A rash of violence at a northern Manitoba First Nation has led to the imposition of a curfew for all residents and the declaration of a state of emergency.

  Crime

  Aug 19, 2024
• ‘He was burning alive’: Suspect at large in horrific Surrey attack

  Surrey RCMP said it is investigating a "series of serious incidents" including an assault, that began at a business in the 10200 block of City Parkway.

  Crime

  Aug 2, 2024
• Data shows violent crime up since 2015. Police say it’s not the full story

  The volume and severity of police-reported crime has been on "an upward trend that began in 2015," Statistics Canada said in a report released last week.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2024
• Montreal police department unveils new action plan to fight crime

  The focus is on winning the confidence of Montrealers by working more closely with Indigenous communities and fighting to end racism and discrimination within the police force.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2024
• Is bail reform keeping violent offenders off streets? Hard to tell, police say

  Some of Canada's policing leaders say it is still too early to tell for sure if Ottawa's bail reform changes are having the desired effect of keeping violent criminals in custody.

  Canada

  May 26, 2024
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• Saskatoon police report highlights increases in crime

  A first-quarter report by Saskatoon police is showing an increase in incidents like violent crimes, collisions and traffic violations.

  Crime

  May 13, 2024
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• Man accused of threatening people with hammer outside B.C. Cancer Agency

  Vancouver police have arrested a man accused of threatening two people with a hammer outside the B.C. Cancer Agency on Wednesday.

  Crime

  May 9, 2024