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[pontcanna]

From Oak Bay Local FB page:

 

 

 

[pontcanna]

24 June 2025:

 

Victoria man sentenced for harassing his ex-girlfriend

 

Brodie Lyle Brooks, 31, received a 60-day sentence for criminal harassment, concurrent w/30 days for breaching the no-contact order.

Brooks also pleaded guilty in Jan to 1 count of defrauding 14 people of more than $5k and a breach of conditions. He will be sentenced @ a future date.

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Yesterday in Victoria Provincial Court...many other charges stayed, one resulted in a "jail time served" outcome:

 

[Victoria Watcher]

A 25-year-old hired to "terrorize" Punjabi singer AP Dhillon at the behest of the Bishnoi gang came to Canada four years ago on a student visa, according to court records obtained by CBC News.

 

But the judge who sentenced Abjeet Kingra last month for a violent September 2024 attack on the musician's B.C. (Colwood) home said the accused struggled in school and the Canadian employment market, "and in doing so failed to meet [his] family's financial needs back home, thus taking on this contract."

 

 

https://www.cbc.ca/n...error-9.6932323

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 09 October 2025 - 08:30 AM.

[pontcanna]

'Poster child for online dating scams' must repay $89k, but gets no jail time

 

Brooks

A judge who sentenced a man on Tuesday for defrauding 14 people of a total of more than $90k called him the “poster child for online dating scams.” “I’m a judge sitting here, but I’m a member of the community, and I can tell you, it was very hard not to have that sense of my blood boiling,”

Lowe agreed to a joint sentencing submission from Crown and defence lawyers, and imposed a conditional sentence order of two years less a day that Brodie Brooks will serve in the community under house arrest, with exceptions for work, community-service hours and other activities permitted by his conditional sentence order supervisor. The sentence will be followed by 2 yrs’ probation.

Brooks was also ordered to repay the more than $89k he still owes, beginning with an immediate $6k and followed by minimum monthly instalments of $2k to be distributed to his victims by the court.

Wearing a navy suit and with his hair neatly combed, Brooks sat through the hearing clutching papers with hands that often shook. 

 

More: https://www.timescol...l-time-11323101

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Officers Seeking Information In Vehicle Theft

June 28 2025 - File: #25-24281

On June 28, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a vehicle was stolen in the area of Hillside Avenue and Shelbourne Street. Officers are asking for your help in identifying a man, pictured below, who is a person of interest in this investigation.

@ChiefManak

 

A very troubling & dangerous incident this morning. SUS forced his way into an occupied vehicle, forcibly removing female driver & yelling at her kids to get out of the car before driving off

 

BAULNE, Stecy Joseph Luc. Born 1979, next court 9 July, CSO shows in custody.

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Yesterday, Port Alberni court, via video:

 

 

 

 

[pontcanna]

Yesterday in Western Communities provincial court:. Adam James Barber (born 1988)

 

 

Seems to have form, Aug 2024 CHEK article:

 

https://cheknews.ca/...n-2021-1206729/

[Victoria Watcher]

One of two Langford men who killed 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor when they were teenagers has been denied day parole, on the grounds that he still poses a high risk to offend violently and sexually.

Kruse Hendrik Wellwood was 16 in 2010 when he and 17-year-old Cameron Alexander Moffat lured Proctor to Wellwood’s Langford home under the pretence of wanting to apologize to her for being unkind. The pair tied Proctor up, sexually assaulted her, beat her, suffocated her and mutilated her body with a knife over several hours.

Proctor’s badly burned body was found the next day beneath a bridge.



https://www.timescol...h-risk-11335102

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 10 October 2025 - 11:54 AM.

[Mike K.]

Three people randomly stabbed in downtown Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood's seawall.

 

From VanPD:

 

Vancouver Police are investigating a series of stabbings that occurred early this morning along the Yaletown seawall.

 

Just after 7:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of multiple people stabbed along the seawall near David Lam Park. Three victims were located and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

 

The suspect fled the area before police were called and has not yet been located. Initial evidence suggests the attacks were random and unprovoked.

 

The suspect is described as an Indigenous woman in her late 20s or early 30s. She is between 5’3″ and 5’7″, has a slim build, and long dark hair worn in ponytail. She was wearing a large, oversized black leather jacket, tight dark pants, and either a leopard-print shirt or scarf.

 

“We understand the concern this incident may cause for people in the area, particularity those who frequent the seawall,” says Constable Tania Visintin. “Public safety is our top priority and we are doing everything we can to identify and arrest the suspect as quickly as possible.”

 

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or anyone with relevant video footage is asked to call investigators at 604-717-7048.

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viccrimestop

 

Saanich police are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying this suspect who has been reported to be repeatedly causing mischief to a Saanich resident. The most recent report of this behavior was September 9th, 2025, at 0527 but has occurred at least twice before this.

Suspect is described as a white male, between 20-25 years old, with a tall slender build. Suspect has dyed blonde hair which is sometimes worn “spikey”.

If anyone has information that can assist in identifying this individual, please contact the Police or if you want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online by visiting www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

Saanich Police Files # 25-14080 # 25-14285 # 25-16998

 

[pontcanna]

‘You’re getting too old for this:’ notorious Nanaimo offender remains in jail

Oct 10, 2025 

NANAIMO — A well-known offender will spend more time in jail following a rash of incidents, including assaulting two police officers.

Kym Robert Arkell, 41, was sentenced to 106 more days in jail in a Nanaimo provincial court on Wednesday, Oct. 8, after pleading guilty to several charges related to incidents from last October to March, when he was arrested and held following an axe-throwing incident where he bear-sprayed police.

 

Judge Brian Harvey said Arkell had a long and “relentless” criminal record due to a long history of drug abuse and mental health concerns.

“You’re getting too old for this type of behaviour. I understand the challenges you have, the losses you’ve had….it’ll be a short stint you’ve got to serve in custody before you can hopefully get the help you need. I encourage you to get that help, because if you don’t, you’ll likely be doing a life sentence in installments.”

 

More: https://nanaimonewsn...emains-in-jail/

[pontcanna]

-Accused has CSO entries from 2014, mostly in Port Hardy, for Theft, Assault, Mischief, Breach, Disturbance

 

Woman charged with second degree murder after Campbell River stabbing

A 30-y/o woman has died following an early-morning stabbing Sunday in Campbell River, and police have charged a woman.

Shortly before 0200 Oct. 12, RCMP responded to a report of a possible stabbing in the 1300-block Dogwood St in the city’s downtown.

2nd degree murder charges were approved against 29-y/o Pauline Angela Bruce, who remains in custody.

 

RCMP file: #25-13032

 

More: https://cheknews.ca/...abbing-1283397/

[pontcanna]

Teens charged in Duncan robbery involving replica gun

2 teenage boys have been charged after allegedly attempting to rob a pair of younger teens w/a replica pistol in Duncan last month.

On Sept. 8 @ 6:18 pm, N/Cowichan/Duncan RCMP received a report of 2 males ~ 13 & 16 attempting to rob 2 males aged 14 & 15 on James St.

RCMP responded and located the 2 suspects nearby. RCMP located a black replica pistol, during search of the suspects. 1 victim suffered minor facial injuries.

While in custody, one youth allegedly caused extensive damage to police equipment. They have been jointly charged with robbery using imitation firearm & assault w/weapon. Additionally, one has been charged with mischief u/$5k and the other with failure to comply w/youth sentence.

More: https://cheknews.ca/...ca-gun-1283324/

[pontcanna]

-Perp has no CSO history and seems based in the Chilliwack area - hmmm

 

CHEK News photo

 

House Fire in Bowser

October 14, 2025 - Qualicum, British Columbia
From: Oceanside RCMP

File #2025-10817

On 2025-Oct-13 at 4:30 pm the Oceanside RCMP were notified that a vehicle had driven into a home in Bowser and moments after were updated that the home was now on fire. While emergency personnel were responding further information was received that the homeowner and occupants were being attacked. Information provided at that time had implied someone had died but this was later determined not to be so.

Multiple RCMP members responded and the suspect was arrested and was transported to the Nanaimo Hospital.

The Oceanside RCMP believe this was an isolated incident with no outstanding risk to the public.

Although the investigation is still ongoing Dempsey Alan Meechan (born 1985) has been charged with the following offences:

-Dangerous Operation of the Conveyance contrary to section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

-Arson with Disregard for Human Life contrary to section 433(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

-Assault with a Weapon contrary to section 267(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

-Mischief contrary to section 430 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

While responding to this unfolding emergency one of the Oceanside detachment police vehicles was involved in a collision at the old Island Hwy and Crescent Rd E in Qualicum.   Both vehicles involved sustained significant damage and luckily there were no major injuries.  

Constable Tim Kenning
Media Relations Officer
Oceanside RCMP

Edited by pontcanna, 14 October 2025 - 06:16 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

A chaotic Thanksgiving Day scene in the Bowser area ended with a home destroyed, several people shaken and one man in custody facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing a vehicle into a house and setting it on fire.

 

The incident unfolded around 4:30 p.m. Monday when Oceanside RCMP received reports that a vehicle had driven into a home on Islewood Drive, shortly followed by word that the house was in flames.

 

As emergency crews were en route, police also received reports that the homeowner and occupants were being attacked.

 

https://cheknews.ca/...ssault-1283570/

 

 

The suspect, identified as Dempsey Alan Meechan, was arrested at the scene and transported to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. RCMP called it an isolated incident and said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

 

Meechan is facing several charges including dangerous operation of a conveyance, arson with disregard for human life, assault with a weapon and mischief.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 15 October 2025 - 12:24 AM.

[pontcanna]

RCMP search for suspect in theft of ‘unique’ banjo

Oct 15, 2025 

On Oct. 4, 2025, a vehicle parked along Victoria Cres in Nanaimo was broken into and items taken, incl a silver MacBook Pro laptop & a handmade banjo.

RCMP: “The stolen banjo is unique as it is handmade, has 5 strings and the drumhead is made of solid wood. There are no inscriptions on it,”.

 

The individual shown in the picture turned up at a pawn shop, attempting to pawn a similar-looking banjo. He is estimated to be 35 - 45, medium build, brown moustache, wearing a grey t-shirt, dark grey sweatpants, a black backwards ball cap and white running shoes, He was carrying a small grey bag.

 

More: https://cheknews.ca/...-banjo-1283720/

[pontcanna]

Man found guilty of harassing ex-partner by sending incessant text messages
 

A man who sent a “remarkable” volume of demeaning, abusive and threatening messages to his ex-partner over 12-days wanted to inflict emotional pain on the woman, a provincial court judge said when delivering his verdict Tuesday.

Judge Pearson found Kyle Alexander Patterson guilty of criminal harassment, making harassing communication by tele-communication & breaching a release order.

Pearson viewed screenshots of messages and a 29-minute video screen grab of the text conversation between Dec. 25, 2024 and Jan. 6, 2025, showing hundreds of lines of text sent by Patterson “virtually unabated” that were almost totally unanswered by the woman.

Her intermittent responses were clearly an effort to convey to Patterson that she wanted him to stop messaging her.

Patterson threatened to beat up the woman’s new partner and at one point sent a photo of himself outside the building where her partner lived with the words: “Scared little b—— won’t even come out to play.”

The judge said the communication met the bar for the charge of making harassing communications due to the frequency and volume of the messages, the fact that the woman repeatedly asked Patterson to stop messaging her, the abusive content, including threats of violence against her new partner, and the specific wording designed to inflict emotional pain.

Patterson has not yet been sentenced.

 

More: https://www.timescol...ssages-11353849

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viccrimestop

 

WANTED

Douglas Ramsey MEERS (Jr)

 

37 year old indigenous male
5’4” tall
Approx. 200 lbs
Black hair
Brown Eyes

Wanted on a warrant for Theft under $5000 and Failure to Attend.

West Shore RCMP #25-1356

[Victoria Watcher]

The $80 Oak Bay "extortion attempt" seems to be a bit of an overcooked story, jeepers.

[pontcanna]

Courtenay family talks after son stabbed

Oct 16, 2025 

A Courtenay mother & brother are reacting after their 16 y/o adopted family member suffered serious stab wounds Sept. 24.

Keenan Andrew's 16 y/o brother was stabbed and slashed in the abdomen and side of his chest. His family said they had a feeling something bad was going to happen.

A suspect is now charged w/agg/assault & assault w/weapon. He is considered a minor and can’t be identified.

The Andrews have known about the accused for at least 2 yrs and say the victim was bullied by him and 2 other teens for that long. The victim has a mental capacity of a 7-y/o.

Keenan says his parents are now being targeted - the windows in their vehicles being smashed x2 in the last 12 mos.

 

More: https://cheknews.ca/...tabbed-1284081/