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[pontcanna]

Gun seized from alleged impaired driver

Port Hardy

2024-03-26 

File # 2024-906

Police seized a handgun following an investigation into an alleged impaired driver.

On March 23, 2024, just after 8:30 p.m., Port Hardy RCMP responded to the BC Ferries terminal for a report of a possible impaired driver in the line-up, headed up the Central Coast. Police located the driver and initiated an impaired driving investigation which led to the detention of the suspect as he was believed to be impaired by alcohol.

Upon the subsequent search of his vehicle, police located a handgun along with ammunition which will be subject to forensic analysis.

The suspect, a 46-year-old man, has been released with a court date of May 20, 2024.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Port Hardy RCMP at 250-949-6335.

Released by

Cpl. Alex Bérubé
District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)

Island District

 

[Victoria Watcher]

The Saanich Police Department says a notorious gang based in the Lower Mainland is attempting to infiltrate Greater Victoria schools.

 

According to Saanich police, the Metro Vancouver-based Brothers Keepers gang – with a history of drug trafficking and murder – is attempting to set up shop in Saanich schools, using the same recruitment strategy they use in the Lower Mainland.

 

https://www.vicnews....-police-7334288

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 27 March 2024 - 01:55 AM.

[Nparker]

They should have no problem getting the dillies into local schools courtesy of the welcome mat set out by the NDP and BC courts.

[pontcanna]

Man found ‘not criminally responsible’ for fatal stabbing at Nanaimo coffee shop

Mar 27, 2024 

NANAIMO — A judge has ruled a man cannot be held criminally responsible for stabbing another man to death at a local coffee house in 2022.

The decision by BC Supreme Court Associate Justice Heather Holmes on Wednesday, March 27 means James Carey Turok, 32, will be held indefinitely at the BC Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam.

Holmes said during her ruling Wednesday, Turok is unable to fully appreciate the nature of his offence and moral wrongfulness.

“…His psychosis caused him to believe that Mr. Kutzner was not human,” justice Holmes told a packed courtroom gallery.

On Monday, March 25, Turok pleaded not guilty due to a mental disorder to the second-degree murder of 79-year-old Eric Kutzner at the since-closed Buzz Coffee House on Rutherford Rd.

Turok’s mental state prior to, during and after the Feb 12, 2022 incident was the focus of a two-day hearing this week to determine whether he was criminally responsible for his actions.

Expert independent forensic psychiatrists for both the Crown and defence featured opinions Turok didn’t understand the moral wrongfulness of his actions.
 

Nanaimo RCMP converged on Buzz Coffee House following the Feb, 2022 stabbing death of Eric Kutzner

Turok was found hiding under a desk upon his arrest, and then made a series of incoherent, bizarre statements to police.

After self-harming himself several times in cells at the Nanaimo RCMP detachment, hours after the stabbing, Turok was escorted to the Nanaimo hospital under the Mental Health Act.

Associate chief justice Holmes outlined how psychiatrists for the Crown and defence both determined Turok suffers from shizoaffective and bipolar disorders.

Turok was hospitalized in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2020 under the Mental Health Act.

“But then followed by discontinuation of the medication and relapse or reemergence of psychotic symptoms within the following year,” the judge stated in reference to findings by the Crown expert Dr. Robert Lacroix.

Turok was not medicated for between one to two years leading up to the offence, court was told.

He also had a documented history of mental health challenges for at least 10 years prior to the murder.

Thousands of pages of medical records were referenced in piecing together his mental health history,

A court-ordered psychiatric assessment determined he was mentally fit enough to stand trial, which is a lower threshold compared to being criminally responsible for his actions.

 

More: https://nanaimonewsn...mo-coffee-shop/

[Mike P.]

 

Man found ‘not criminally responsible’ for fatal stabbing at Nanaimo coffee shop

Mar 27, 2024 

NANAIMO — A judge has ruled a man cannot be held criminally responsible for stabbing another man to death at a local coffee house in 2022.
 

 

any murderer found "not criminally responsible" should be sentenced to a lobotomy and held for life between 4 walls at the asylum.

Edited by Mike P., 27 March 2024 - 04:04 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Man found not criminally responsible for Nanaimo coffee shop killing

Two psychiatrists testified that James Turok was experiencing a psychotic episode during the attack and was incapable of appreciating that what he was doing was wrong, said Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes.


https://www.timescol...killing-8520369

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 27 March 2024 - 05:07 PM.

[pontcanna]

Accused is also before the courts on prior charges of K file Choking/Assault and breaches.

 

There's a FB account w/same name showing a fellow in front of a bunch 'o guns, but not 100% it's him.

 

Port Alberni RCMP seize guns, ammunition and explosives

Port Alberni, Explosives Disposal Services (Provincial)

2024-03-27 

File # 2024-2642

On March 25, 2024 Front Line officers with Port Alberni RCMP responded to a 911 call at a residence in the 4800 block of Burde Street.

Officers entered the residence to check the well-being of a woman, at which time they observed a large number of prohibited and restricted firearms and a significant amount of ammunition.

Front line officers in conjunction with the Port Alberni Major Crime and Crime Reduction Units obtained a search warrant for the residence which was conducted on March 26, 2024. During the search officers located more firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, as well as home made explosive devices and chemicals used in the production of explosives.

 

 

The RCMP’s Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) was called in from the mainland and shortly after 1:30 PM on Wednesday March 27, 2024, completed a controlled detonation at the residence.

 

 

Some of the items officers located in the residence were to unstable to be safely moved to another location, stated Constable Richard Johns. EDU made the decision that the safest option was to complete the controlled detonation at the residence.

48 year old Joseph Walczak has been charged with Failing to comply with release order and possession of a loaded prohibited firearm. Further charges are expected to be sworn in the following days. Walczak has been remanded in custody with a court date scheduled for March 28, 2024.

Although our investigation is ongoing we do not believe there is any risk to the public at this point.

Released by

Cst. Richard Johns
Media Relations Officer
Port Alberni RCMP

[Nparker]

 

...Man found not criminally responsible for Nanaimo coffee shop killing...

Since his behaviour is clearly unpredictable and potentially lethal, he should be locked up in a psychiatric facility for the rest of his life.

[pontcanna]

Victim Sought After Officers Arrest Man For Random Assaults

Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

File: 24-10011

Victoria, BC – Investigators are looking to speak with the victim of an assault after they arrested a man in downtown Victoria on Friday night.  

Just after 11:15 p.m. on Friday, March 22, officers with VicPD’s Late Night Taskforce responded to a report of an assault near the intersection of Yates Street and Government Street. While on route, one of the officers was flagged down by an additional victim, who said they were assaulted and presented visible but non-life-threatening injuries. This second victim advised where the suspect was located, but then left the area.  

Once on scene, officers arrested the suspect and were approached by the initial victim who reported the assault, and confirmed it was the same suspect who had struck them in the face. The two victims are not known to each other or the suspect, and both assaults are believed to be random. No weapons were involved.

The suspect was later released with an appearance notice to attend a future court date.  

Investigators are looking to speak with the unidentified victim. If you are the victim of this assault, or have information about this incident, please call the E-Comm Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 extension 1 and reference file number 24-10011.

 

 

[pontcanna]

viccrimestop

@Victoria Police Department are asking for help in identifying the male pictured. He is the suspect in an assault case. The crime took place on February 12th at around 1.30am. The suspect attacked the victim at a house in the 900 block of Caledonia Avenue. 

 

The suspect had been sleeping on the porch of the property and when asked to leave by the resident he attacked them. After attacking them the suspect then tried to smash the door of the house with a large rock. The male suspect is described as, white, 5ft5” tall, slender build. He wore a tan-coloured jacket and jeans.

We know that the picture isn't the greatest but it's all we have!

If you know who they are and wish to tell us anonymously you can. Call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

F/N #24-5045

 

 

[Victoria Watcher]

The suspect attacked the victim at a house in the 900 block of Caledonia Avenue. 

 

The suspect had been sleeping on the porch of the property and when asked to leave by the resident he attacked them. After attacking them the suspect then tried to smash the door of the house with a large rock. The male suspect is described as, white, 5ft5” tall, slender build. He wore a tan-coloured jacket and jeans.

 

We know that the picture isn't the greatest but it's all we have!

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 28 March 2024 - 03:15 AM.

[Nparker]

#mostvulnerable 🙄

[pontcanna]

Investigators Seek Driver And Witnesses After Cyclist Spat On And Struck By Vehicle

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024

File: #24-9341

Victoria, BC – Just after 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, officers were called to the intersection of Douglas Street and Belleville Street after a cyclist was knocked off their bike by a vehicle.

Officers determined that the cyclist had been at the intersection of Government and Belleville Street when the driver of a black sport utility vehicle (SUV) spat at them through their open window. The cyclist and driver met again near the intersection of Douglas Street and Belleville Street when the cyclist attempted to confront the driver. They were then struck by the vehicle and knocked off their bike.  

B.C. Emergency Health Services attended and assessed the cyclist.

The black SUV is described as a 2010-2014 model, possibly a Nissan or Saturn, with B.C. Parks license plates. The vehicle also had pre-existing damage to the driver’s side door.

Investigators are looking for the vehicle and driver and to speak with any additional witnesses or anyone that may have dashcam footage of these incidents.

If you have information about either of these incidents, please call the E-Comm Report Desk at (250) 995-7654. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers.

[Nparker]

Are cyclists now going to insist on plexiglass shields being installed along all the bike lanes for protection against spittle attacks? 

[Matt R.]

It’s gross that you would make fun of this.

[pontcanna]

No additional jail for Nanaimo man’s disturbing, random attack on woman

Mar 28, 2024 

NANAIMO — A local man vowing to forge a more positive future will be on probation for the next year after pleading guilty to assault for a high-profile attack in south Nanaimo.

 

Brett Gordon Ranger, 34, was given credit for time served and will be on probation with conditions for the next year after pleading guilty to one count of assault related to a March 27, 2023 incident on Victoria Rd. in Nanaimo.

 

Brett Gordon Ranger, 34, was sentenced in provincial court this week to the lesser charge, reduced from the initial offence of sexual assault, in relation to a March 27, 2023 incident on Victoria Rd.

The unsuspecting victim was returning to work after lunch when she was approached by Ranger on the sidewalk, said Crown prosecutor Sabrina Avery.

“Mr. Ranger came from her left side, grabbed her by the throat, told her to ‘f*** off’, and she attempted to push him away. Mr. Ranger then grabbed both of her breasts and said ‘I’m going to take this b***h.’ She was able to run away from Mr. Ranger, he followed her for a few seconds, he was screaming stuff but ultimately she was able to get inside of her workplace and call 9-1-1.”

More:https://nanaimonewsn...ttack-on-woman/

[Nparker]

...Following the attack, Nanaimo RCMP described Ranger as being extremely high on drugs, in a psychotic state and very unpredictable...

Taxpayer funded opioids will make this all better. 

[Nparker]

...Court records showed Ranger has an extensive criminal history dating back to 2014 for a variety of violent and property offences, as well as numerous convictions for breaching release conditions. Ranger will not be subjected to conditions like house arrest or a curfew, enabling him to seek further support at a facility...

There is no justice in Canada's legal system. 

[Love the rock]

 

No additional jail for Nanaimo man’s disturbing, random attack on woman

Mar 28, 2024 

NANAIMO — A local man vowing to forge a more positive future will be on probation for the next year after pleading guilty to assault for a high-profile attack in south Nanaimo.

 

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Brett Gordon Ranger, 34, was given credit for time served and will be on probation with conditions for the next year after pleading guilty to one count of assault related to a March 27, 2023 incident on Victoria Rd. in Nanaimo.

 

Brett Gordon Ranger, 34, was sentenced in provincial court this week to the lesser charge, reduced from the initial offence of sexual assault, in relation to a March 27, 2023 incident on Victoria Rd.

The unsuspecting victim was returning to work after lunch when she was approached by Ranger on the sidewalk, said Crown prosecutor Sabrina Avery.

“Mr. Ranger came from her left side, grabbed her by the throat, told her to ‘f*** off’, and she attempted to push him away. Mr. Ranger then grabbed both of her breasts and said ‘I’m going to take this b***h.’ She was able to run away from Mr. Ranger, he followed her for a few seconds, he was screaming stuff but ultimately she was able to get inside of her workplace and call 9-1-1.”

The victim posted a photo of Ranger on social media after the incident.


More:https://nanaimonewsn...ttack-on-woman/

 

I can’t imagine how I’d feel in this situation. I would want the guy  to get treatment . I also believe getting high and committing random crimes should not  give you a free pass . Too many criminals suddenly clean up their act  and appear remorseful when faced with charges for only as long as needed to convince a judge. How if they are serious addicts can they suddenly quit when we’ve been told this is next to impossible.

Anyone under the influence should still hold some percentage of responsibility for their actions. Slippery slope. We need a better solution.

[Nparker]

This man was no stranger to criminality. Only the most delusional among us could believe he has committed his last offense.