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[pontcanna]

 

Also, he’s since been released from custody.

 

CSO shows him in custody on the sword charges, previously bailed on older charges tho. Due back in court 12 November.

 

 

Witnesses, Victims Sought Following Downtown Sword And Knife Incident

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

File: #24-39420

Victoria, B.C. – Just after 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, patrol officers received a report of a male who had a sword and a knife and was waving them towards people in a densely populated area in the downtown core.

Responding officers located the suspect walking near the 800-block of Yates Street. The suspect ignored the officers’ instructions and resisted arrest, so a Conductive Energy Weapon (CEW), commonly referred to as a taser, was deployed. The suspect, while still armed, continued to resist arrest until eventually officers were able to bring him into custody with the assistance of additional responding members.

The suspect, Robert Allen Dick (born 1978) faces five charges including two charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon, resisting arrest, and breach of release order. Dick remains in custody, and a bail hearing is expected this afternoon.
 

[Mike K.]

Ah. That must have been a precious charge I saw. Thanks for clarifying.

[pontcanna]

Man on trial for splashing liquid that disintegrated nylons told police it was a fetish

 

A man on trial for multiple counts of sexual assault told police in a recorded interview after his arrest that he squirted a cleaning liquid “that eats through nylon” at women’s legs downtown because it was a fetish.

Sean James O’Reilly faces seven counts of sexual assault related to incidents in downtown Victoria near the Bay Centre between Nov. 17, 2022, and Dec. 29, 2022.

O’Reilly was arrested Dec. 30, 2022, after officers reviewed video footage from two separate incidents and noticed an individual who appeared in both videos, Sgt. Brent Hilborne testified Tuesday.

Bay Centre security alerted police that O’Reilly was in the building shortly after officers told security they were looking for him.

In an interview with Hilborne that was played in court, O’Reilly said he carried the cleaning liquid in a syringe and used it to spray at women’s nylons to see the destroyed nylons.

“I spray it on their legs … I don’t mean to hurt anybody. It’s simply a look and a fetish,” he told Hilborne.

O’Reilly said he never intended to harm them and promised he wouldn’t do it again. He said he wasn’t sure why he did it.

He told Hilborne he didn’t “really look at the person” before splashing them with liquid. He sprayed them and walked away, he said.

“Please tell them that I’m super sorry and it will never happen again. I’m humiliated and it’s a non-violent thing. It just strictly has to do with pantyhose,” he said.

 

More: https://www.timescol...t-hears-9729775

[Victoria Watcher]

I’m not 100% sure why this guy is on trial. Except maybe his lawyer thinks this is more mischief than any type of assault.

Sexual assault does seem a bit of a stretch.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 October 2024 - 05:57 AM.

[pontcanna]

3 of the sex assault charges were Stayed yesterday.

[Victoria Watcher]

A large amount of drugs as well as weapons and cash were seized from a Langford residence where drug trafficking was believed to be taking place, West Shore RCMP says.

A search warrant was executed Oct. 11 at the home as part of an investigation led by the Bike Patrol Unit.


https://www.timescol...g-house-9735667

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 October 2024 - 03:28 PM.

[Mike K.]

From West Shore RCMP:

On October 30th, 2024, a man was arrested and later charged in connection with recklessly discharging a firearm into a residence as well as setting fire to two vehicles in the 3300 block of Ravenwood Road, Colwood on September 2, 2024.

On that date, police located two vehicles on fire and evidence that multiple shots had been fired at, and into, a residence. An occupant of the residence was evacuated by police and Colwood Fire Department extinguished the vehicle fires.

On October 30 2024, police arrested 25-year-old Abjeet Kingra of Winnipeg. Abjeet Kingra has been charged with Discharge of a Firearm with Intent and Arson. Abjeet Kingra was arrested in Ontario and will appear in Ontario court today.

An arrest warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Vikram Sharma who is last known to be residing in Winnipeg. Police believe that Vikram Sharma is currently in India.

Vikram Sharma is wanted on an Unendorsed warrant for the following offences:

Discharge of a Firearm with Intent;
Arson.
Police do do not have a photo of Vikram Sharma available at this time.

Vikram Sharma is described as:

South Asian Male;
5’9 (180 cm) tall;
200 lbs (90kg);
Black hair;
Brown eyes.
Anyone with additional information on the whereabouts of Vikram Sharma is asked to call the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. As this investigation is ongoing and before the courts no further information will be released at this time.

West Shore RCMP officers have been working diligently through this investigation which has led to the identification of the suspects involved. We will continue to pursue this investigation as well as the outstanding suspect until they have been located and arrested, said Superintendent Todd Preston, Officer in Charge of West Shore RCMP.

[pontcanna]

The Penny Farthing fire making the rounds again:

 

[pontcanna]

Oct. 30, Melissa (born 1975) got 3 years and $343k restitution (due in a month) for Fraud Over. An award winning paralegal, apparently. Surprised this didn't hit the papers.

 

 

Linda Barnes Award Recipients

The Linda Barnes Award is presented annually by the Victoria Bar Association to a support person (including secretaries, paralegals, bookkeepers, receptionists, office managers etc.) who exemplifies proven excellence, professional courtesy and longstanding devotion in the service of their employer, the Victoria legal community and/or the Victoria Bar Association.

Melissa Cielen (2010)

 

Litigation Paralegal

Michael O'Meara & Co

 

[Mike K.]

Can you fill us in a little more on what’s going on?

[pontcanna]

Can you fill us in a little more on what’s going on?

 

What you see is what you get from BC Court Services Online and a very cursory Google search. Don't know anything else, didn't want to post a photo.

[pontcanna]

Saanich Police Investigate Carjacking Incident

 

November 1, 2024

 

On Oct 31, 2024, at approximately 6:45pm, Saanich Police responded to a carjacking at the McDonald’s drive-thru on Saanich Rd.

 

A suspect, dressed in all black and wearing a mask, approached a Black 2002 Honda Civic as it was preparing to leave the drive thru. The suspect opened the driver’s door, indicated they had a weapon and demanded the owner exit the vehicle. The suspect then drove off eastbound on Saanich Rd.

 

The vehicle owner, who was shaken up by the incident, was physically unharmed and sought help inside McDonald’s, where someone called police.

 

If you were in the area of Saanich Rd. and Oak St around the time of this incident and have dashcam footage or any other information regarding this incident, please email: MajorCrime@Saanichpolice.ca

 

If you see the stolen vehicle, a 2002 Black Honda Civic, license plate number WB292P, please call 911.

 

File #24-20441

 

Jason Hallman | Communications Advisor

 

[Ismo07]

Saanich Police Investigate Carjacking Incident

 

November 1, 2024

 

On Oct 31, 2024, at approximately 6:45pm, Saanich Police responded to a carjacking at the McDonald’s drive-thru on Saanich Rd.

 

A suspect, dressed in all black and wearing a mask, approached a Black 2002 Honda Civic as it was preparing to leave the drive thru. The suspect opened the driver’s door, indicated they had a weapon and demanded the owner exit the vehicle. The suspect then drove off eastbound on Saanich Rd.

 

The vehicle owner, who was shaken up by the incident, was physically unharmed and sought help inside McDonald’s, where someone called police.

 

If you were in the area of Saanich Rd. and Oak St around the time of this incident and have dashcam footage or any other information regarding this incident, please email: MajorCrime@Saanichpolice.ca

 

If you see the stolen vehicle, a 2002 Black Honda Civic, license plate number WB292P, please call 911.

 

File #24-20441

 

Jason Hallman | Communications Advisor

 

 

OMG that's nuts...

[Victoria Watcher]

It’s fairly common in Canada now.



As for carjackings, York Region has seen a 106 per cent increase in 2024 from this time last year, he said.



https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7340896

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 01 November 2024 - 03:00 PM.

[Ismo07]

It’s fairly common in Canada now.

 

I'm not sure we have the same definition of common... I mean it happens but millions of drivers starting and stopping all over...

[Victoria Watcher]

Most of those arrested for vehicle theft in Canada are “racialized”.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 01 November 2024 - 03:12 PM.

[Daveyboy]

Oh come on, this is supposed to be a crime forum and we all know that bike and car thefts aren't really crimes.  Those activities are more like temporary misappropriations.

[Victoria Watcher]

Fifteen people are facing over 70 charges after Peel police busted a vehicle theft ring targeting fully-loaded cargo trucks.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 01 November 2024 - 03:09 PM.

[Ismo07]

Fifteen people are facing over 70 charges after Peel police busted a vehicle theft ring targeting fully-loaded cargo trucks.
 

 

A theft ring would indicate they are all in it together?  Seth Packer seems to have been the last fellow arrested here.

[Victoria Watcher]

Unknown details.