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[Victoria Watcher]

Fake Santa arrested waving replica firearm in downtown Victoria

https://www.vicnews....ictoria-7116682




As opposed to a real Santa? Or the real Santa.

As far as I’m concerned it’s a replica Santa with a replica handgun.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 29 November 2023 - 02:19 PM.

[lanforod]

Why comment on his attire after the arrest?

They never say “police arrested a man in a blue t-shirt and jeans”.

 

I mean, its certainly unusual, so qualifies as newsworthy, no?

[JimV]

People keep referring to this as a “replica” or “ fake” gun.  That includes a police constable on the Ryan Price show today.  However, if that CO2 cartridge was part of the assembly then it was a pellet pistol, capable of firing a projectile.  (Of course Santa probably didn’t know how to keep it operational.)

[Victoria Watcher]

Was it a replica Santa? Was it capable of delivering presents?

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 29 November 2023 - 03:36 PM.

[pontcanna]

Here's "Santa" brandishing his pellet gun, according to CHEK:

 

[Love the rock]

Sad Santa has an outstanding warrant  for uttering threats. 

[pontcanna]

Charges approved for two Island drug trafficking investigations

The BC Prosecution Service has approved charges related to two drug trafficking investigations on Vancouver Island carried out by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC).

 

 

In one of the investigations, charges have been approved against six people as part of a network with ties to the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.

The investigation began in January 2021, and the CFSEU-BC made arrests of the six members one year later in January 2022. During the arrest, police seized cocaine, around $160,000 in cash, several firearms, one vehicle and Hells Angels paraphernalia.

Charges have been approved against Jeff Scott Pasanen, a 59-year-old male from Comox; Randall James King, a 45-year-old male from Campbell River; Shawna Lynne Leblanc, a 48-year-old female from Comox; Peter Bruce Billie, a 37-year-old male from Comox; Jonathan Erin Clifford, a 41-year-old male from Courtenay; and Rhys Tyler Vernon Bolton, a 34-year-old male from Victoria.

All six are set to appear in court at a later date for the charges against them.

The second investigation resulted in charges against three people.

The CFSEU-BC and North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP executed search warrants at a Duncan residence. During the search warrant, police seized drugs, firearms, cell phones, evidence to support drug trafficking and a substantial amount of money.

Now, charges have been approved against Jason Thomas Conrad, a 43-year-old male from Duncan, B.C.; Margaret Rose Conrad, a 45-year-old female from Duncan, B.C.; and Nicholas Doug Gollinger, a 38-year-old male from Duncan, B.C.

Each has been charged with possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking, possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, and possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking.

More: https://www.cheknews...ations-1179883/

 

[pontcanna]

Child services failed boy killed by his mother and stepdad, father says

“My boy shouldn’t have been there. They had alcohol and drugs going on in the home,” says the father of six-year-old Don-Tay Patrick Lucas.

 

Don-Tay Patrick Lucas with his father, Patrick Lucas. 

 

A six-year-old Port Alberni boy killed by his mother and stepfather would be alive today if USMA Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services had acted on reports from a concerned neighbour, says the child’s grieving father.

Don-Tay Patrick Lucas was failed by the child-protection agency when he was returned to his mother’s home, despite numerous reports that she and her partner were partying every day, and children could be heard screaming in the house, said Patrick Lucas.

The neighbour also called the RCMP numerous times, he said.

“My boy shouldn’t have been there. They had alcohol and drugs going on in the home,” said Lucas. “But nothing was done about it.”

Don-Tay died on March 13, 2018 from blunt-force trauma injuries to the brain. His mother, Rykel Charleson, and stepfather, Mitchell Frank, pleaded guilty to manslaughter this week. The couple were initially charged with first-degree murder.

Don-Tay was also failed by the legal system, which “downgraded” the murder charge to manslaughter, said Lucas, adding that he and his family are upset that the Crown did not proceed with the murder charge.

“I met with Crown twice and they said: ‘It will save us six weeks of trial, maybe longer, and it won’t be much of a difference if they get charged with first-degree murder or manslaughter,’ ” said Lucas.

The couple hit him, bit him, deprived him of food, water and sleep and made him hang from his knees from the top of a door until he fell.

Lucas, 32, said he and Charleson were in a relationship for nine years and also have two daughters. Don-Tay was born on Dec. 31, 2011 and was immediately removed from their care in the hospital because they were both drinking heavily, he said.

“We did everything we could to prevent it from happening but it was all processed and pretty much decided that he would be taken from us,” said Lucas, who is now sober.

Don-Tay was placed in a foster home in Port Alberni and did well, said his father.

Lucas and Charleson split up around 2016. She met Frank while Lucas served a two-year jail sentence for domestic violence.

Lucas was living in Victoria when Don-Tay was being transitioned back into his mother’s care from November 2017 to March 2018. He said the last time he saw his son was Dec. 17, 2017, three months before he died.

Lucas said he complained to his social worker that he was concerned about his son. She left USMA after Don-Tay’s death, he said.

On Tuesday, Nuu-chah-nulth president Judith Sayers told CHEK News that there was no wrongdoing by USMA and that Don-Tay’s death “was just a very tragic set of circumstances.”

Lucas, however, called that “total bull——.”

(An) audit, which is based on 77 child-service records, revealed that USMA had only 17 per cent compliance with its requirement to investigate alleged abuse or neglect in a family-care home.

More: https://www.timescol...er-says-7908524

 

[pontcanna]

W/S RCMP File: #23-21376

[pontcanna]

Man arrested for allegedly attacking Nanaimo homeowner with bat

Dec 1, 2023 

NANAIMO — A man avoided serious injury after an attacker armed with an aluminum baseball bat tried to get into a south Nanaimo home.

It happened on Friday, Dec. 1 at about 3 a.m., according to a Nanaimo RCMP, who reported a 20-year-old man attempted to get into a Roberta Rd. East home.

Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O’Brien said a man was awoken to the sound of glass breaking on a kitchen window, he then spotted a hand attempting to gain entry.

A scuffle ensued outside the home between the two where the homeowner received minor injuries due to strikes from the bat, however, O’Brien noted the tables turned on the suspect.

“The suspect gets disarmed and now the homeowner has the bat and he’s using it in self-defence to protect himself and his family and his home,” O’Brien told NanaimoNewsNOW.

O’Brien said the homeowner held the suspect in the carport until police arrived.

Following the high-risk incident, Calvin Anthony Michael was charged with five offences, including break and enter, assault with a weapon and breaching probation.

More: https://nanaimonewsn...owner-with-bat/

[max.bravo]

Sounds like this poor home invader was likely suffering from desperation and poverty, and may have even been an at-risk person. Sure hope he didn't get injured by the homeowner. 

 

This raises an interesting question about self defense laws in canada. I've heard you can't shoot someone who invades your home (or at least it's not clear cut like in most states). But what about taking an invader's baseball bat and using it against them? Also frowned upon? 

[pontcanna]

Police investigate home invasion with firearm

West Shore 

2023-12-01 

File #2023-24511

On December 1, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the West Shore RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion near the 3000 block of Glen Lake Rd in Langford.

Police were on scene within minutes of receiving the call and learned that a male suspect had pushed his way into the victim’s home after the front door had been opened to determine why the victim’s dogs were barking. After the victim’s dogs challenged the suspect, he allegedly brandished a black handgun before leaving the home and running toward Alouette Drive. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries from this incident.

Frontline officers contained the area and a Police Dog was deployed. The area was searched extensively however, police were unable to locate the suspect. Officers also canvassed the neighbourhood for witnesses and CCTV.

The suspect is described as:

Caucasian male in his late 20’s - early 30’s without facial hair;
Short to medium dark hair which protruded from underneath a hat;
Slim build (approx. 150 pounds); approx. 5’6-5’8 tall;
A dime-sized red mark, possibly a scar or birthmark on his right cheek/lower jaw;
Wearing a black hat, black jacket, grey shirt, dark pants, athletic style footwear with black and white stripes;

Police are asking the residents living in the area to check their home surveillance cameras for the period between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on December 1 and if you believe you have captured the suspect on camera to report it to police. If you have information on this crime or think you know who the suspect may be, please call West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. Do not approach the suspect as he may be armed and is considered dangerous.

The victim and suspect are not known to each other. Police believe this is an isolated incident as similar reports of this nature have not been received.

Released by

Cpl. Nancy Saggar
Media Relations Officer
West Shore RCMP

[pontcanna]

Investigators Seek Witnesses And Dashcam Footage After 62-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck In Hit And Run

Date: Friday, December 1, 2023

File: #23-44370

Victoria, BC – Investigators are looking for additional information after a woman was struck while crossing the road at an intersection early Wednesday morning.

On November 29 at approximately 12:15 a.m., a 62-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road in the crosswalk at the intersection of Foul Bay Road and Fairfield Road. The driver was reported to be travelling at a high rate of speed and failed to stop at the stop sign before striking the woman and sending her to the ground.

The vehicle is described as a white sports car, and it may have damage to the front passenger side from making contact with the pedestrian

The driver did not stop after striking the pedestrian and was last seen travelling southbound on Foul Bay Road towards Gonzales Beach. Below is a map of where the incident occurred:

 Map of Intersection

 

 

The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators are asking the driver of the vehicle, any witnesses who saw the incident, anyone in the area around the time of the incident that has dashcam footage or doorbell footage, or nearby businesses with CCTV footage to call the E-Comm Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 extension 1.  

[pontcanna]

-Same headline, different invasion:

 

RCMP investigate home invasion with firearm

West Shore

2023-12-02 

File #2023-24550

On December 2, at approximately 2:45 a.m., the West Shore RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion near the 1500 block of Middle Rd in View Royal.

Police were on scene within minutes of receiving the call and secured the residence and neighborhood.

Officers learned that a male suspect had entered the victim’s home through the front door and discharged what may have been a firearm while inside the residence. The suspect then fled the scene. One occupant received minor injuries.

The area was searched extensively, however, police were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as:
• Male with dark skin;
• Dark pants;
• Bright white shoes;
• Hoodie.

At this time, police are unable to confirm whether this incident is related to the earlier one in Langford. 

Police are asking residents living in the area to check their home surveillance cameras for the period between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on December 2 and if you believe you have captured the suspect on camera to report it to police. If you have information on this crime or think you know who the suspect may be, please call West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. Do not approach the suspect as he may be armed and is considered dangerous.

Released by

Cst. Andrew Matheson
Media Relations Officer
West Shore RCMP

[aastra]

 

...what about taking an invader's baseball bat and using it against them?

 

I assume it would be a strike against you, although I have nothing to base it on. As soon as he runs down the path and leaves the yard isn't your home safe? I would err on the side of caution and not lay a glove on him after that. Let it slide. Stop yourself short. Don't get into a brawl. Yes, the guy was planning to steal, but if you go balls-out into left field trying to run him down you might end up getting pine-tarred and feathered. That wouldn't be a good way to lead off the new year. But ultimately it would be the defender's choice.

[aastra]

Let me put it this way: if you slug him you'll probably get more than just a rap on the knuckles. They'll try to put you in the hall of shame. It's not worth the gamble. Don't screw yourself.

[aastra]

Some of those baseball puns were a stretch. I'm sure the seniors appreciated them. But the juniors, probably not so much. Sorry.

[aastra]

You know you've gone too far when other forumers are root, root, rooting for the mods to eject you.

[aastra]

I could continue trying to pitch the perfect pun, but this cycle must end. Tempers are hanging by a shoestring.

[pontcanna]

Driver arrested after nearly hitting pro-Palestine protester at Victoria rally

Dec. 3, 2023

One man was arrested after nearly hitting a pro-Palestine protester with his vehicle during a rally at the B.C. legislature Sunday afternoon.

The incident, which was captured on video, happened around 2 p.m. at the Menzies Street entrance to the legislature grounds, according to Donald Smith.

The video starts with a verbal altercation between the driver of a silver sedan and protesters, then the driver appears to accelerate toward a person on the sidewalk holding a Palestinian flag.

 

 

“It was a little scary,” said Smith, who took the video.

Later in the video, the driver gets out of his car and confronts another protester before Protective Services separates them.

“This got heated. He (the driver) lost his temper,” Smith told CHEK News. “Everybody has a right to protest and democracy, but you don’t have the right to use your car as a weapon.”

In an email, Victoria police say one person was arrested Sunday in relation to the demonstration, and in photos posted to X (formerly Twitter), the same man who was behind the wheel is seen being put into handcuffs.

 

More: https://www.cheknews...-rally-1180280/