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[Love the rock]

We spend over $1 million every day on the Vancouver Eastside and nothing changes.it just gets bigger . I don’t care that the jails don’t want to deal with him. The family would feel some kind of justice if he was put in jail. Big  difference between having free time between 10 and one Monday and Friday than being locked up in a jail. He doesn’t have an ankle monitor so he would have to be caught breaking his curfew if anyone has time to check on him .
In the past, he has breached contact orders, and nothing was really done.

Many of his crimes were never mentioned in news articles some quite sickening  .

[Victoria Watcher]

I think we now spend almost $3M a day on the east side.

[Mike K.]

That’s more than 1% of the provincial budget.

[max.bravo]

Maybe it's a tourism opportunity. Come see the world's largest open air drug den and get a firsthand preview of the zombie apocalypse. Or it's an open air sound stage for all apocalyptic movies. Give the junkies a new career and sense of purpose as strung out background extras.

[Mike K.]

We used to go down there as teens in the 90s to check out some of the stores in that area. Back then it was as bad as it is today.

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VicPD Seeking Video Footage Regarding Arson Investigation
 
May 5, 2026 - File: #26-15623  

Victoria, B.C. – VicPD Major Crime Unit detectives are asking for the public's assistance in relation to an investigation involving a string of arsons in Victoria's downtown core.

Investigators are looking for dashcam recordings that may have captured activity in the 1200 block of Johnson Street on April 20, 2026, between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. In addition, investigators would like to speak with you if you saw suspicious activity in this area on this date and during this time. 

 

Any footage captured on vehicle-mounted dashcams and any witness observations during this timeframe could be vital to the investigation.

Anyone who may have information or relevant video footage is urged to contact the E-Comm non-emergency line at 250-995-7654 ext. 1, and reference file number 26-15623.

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viccrimestop

 

 

Dear Suspect,

You may believe no one notices when items go missing from Oak Bay’s boutique shops — but patterns are being noticed. Local businesses have reported similar thefts, and CCTV images are now being reviewed.

These stories often have a funny way of wrapping themselves up, thanks to sharp eyes and helpful tips from the community.

Kind regards,

Crime Stoppers

Oak Bay File #26-822

If you recognize the person shown in the images or have information that could help, please contact Oak Bay Police. If you would like to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

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Victoria Police Department - Weekend Safety Snapshot: May 1-4, 2026

Nightshift officers responded to numerous high priority calls and alcohol related incidents over the weekend.

Patrol officers attended a local pub after receiving a report of a highly intoxicated person at the establishment. Members were confronted by the person upon arrival, resulting in the deployment of an intermediate weapon. The person was taken into custody, held until sober, and released on court appearance documents.

The Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) was deployed numerous times over the weekend.

Police received a report of a person holding a gun in the 700 block of Broughton St. The RPAS was deployed. The person was located and the gun was determined to be a lighter. Reminder: Police treat all firearm calls as real until determined otherwise.

Members accompanied the Victoria Fire Department for a building evacuation due to a report of a fire.

Officers responded to a report of a bag being stolen from a local restaurant. During member attendance, the victim reported her credit cards being used. Officers attended the location where the cards were being used and arrested two people related to the theft/ fraud. Police recovered and returned the stolen bag and its contents. This file is still under investigation.

 

#fionawilsonvicpd #vicpd #wearevicpd

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Women-owned businesses in Oak Bay receiving harassing calls

Several woman-owned businesses in Oak Bay are reporting disturbing & harassing phone calls, leading some to call police.

 

Jennifer Brewerton, owner of Lazy Susan’s, says she got her first call Mar 27 from a man speaking in a whispering voice. Once he finished asking questions about the store, the man started making sexual comments. The caller phones at least once or twice a week, the comments have become increasingly disturbing.

“A lot of other businesses...are having the same problem and we know it’s the same guy because of the way he talks...if a male employee answers he hangs up..he just wants to talk to women.”

 

Insp. Andre Almeida of Oak Bay PD confirmed the department has received 3 reports of harassing calls and has opened an investigation. “We’ve been in contact with neighbouring departments and they are having the same type of complaint.”

 

More: https://cheknews.ca/...-calls-1322862/

 

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Search Warrant Executed at Illegal Gaming House as part of Joint Investigation

May 6, 2026

In early 2026, the Saanich Police Department began an investigation into the operation of an illegal gaming house. The investigation is being led by the department’s Street Crime Unit, in partnership with the Drug and Organized Crime section of the RCMP’s Federal Policing Pacific Region.

The suspected location of the illegal gaming house was within the Victoria Police Department’s jurisdiction. VicPD was consulted early in the investigation, and it was agreed that SPD’s Street Crime Unit would lead the file.

On April 23, 2026, at 10:30 p.m., a search warrant was executed at a business in the 400-block of Burnside Road East. Several individuals were arrested, and approximately $12,000 in currency, along with gambling equipment and related paraphernalia, was seized.

The operation was supported by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC’s Joint Illegal Gaming Enforcement Team, the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team, Victoria Police Remote Piloted Aerial Support Unit, SPD Patrol officers, the Special Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Services.

The investigation remains ongoing. At this time, charges have not been recommended to Crown counsel; however, investigators anticipate recommending charges related to the operation of an illegal gaming house at a later date.

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“This investigation reflects the strength of collaboration between local, regional and federal policing partners,” said Drew Robertson, officer in charge of the Saanich Police Department’s Detective Division. “Bringing together specialized resources and expertise across agencies was critical in executing this search warrant. We are particularly grateful to CFSEU-BC’s Joint Illegal Gaming Enforcement Team for their specialized knowledge of illegal gaming investigations and their support in advancing this complex, cross-jurisdictional investigation.”

“Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC’s (CFSEU-BC) Joint Illegal Gaming Enforcement Team (JIGIT) brings specialized expertise and a province-wide intelligence lens to complex investigations like this one,” said S/Sgt. Alvin Ng. “By working alongside Saanich Police and our Federal Policing Pacific Region partners, we are able to disrupt organized illegal gaming operations that often intersect with broader criminal activity. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to protecting communities by targeting illicit networks and holding those responsible accountable.”

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Crown: Pandora Ave stabber intended to kill stranger

Robert Henry Travers, 66, told the story he wanted to tell about why he stabbed 21-y/o Jayden Gauthier outside a Victoria hostel Mar 31, 2024, Crown Clare Jennings said in her closing submissions of the trial.

“He was not attempting to be as honest and as truthful and as forthright with the court as he could...what he tried to do was simply repeat his story using the same phrases and in a manner that was...kind of rehearsed.”

Travers often didn’t directly answer questions during cross-examination and simply reiterated the same narrative, she said. Next court is May 27 to set a date for the verdict.

 

More: https://www.timescol...argues-12241589

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Comox Valley RCMP looking to locate suspect vehicle after hit-and-run

May 6, 2026 - Comox Valley, British Columbia
From: Comox Valley RCMP


Photograph of the suspect vehicle

The Comox Valley RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance following a hit-and-run collision that occurred on May 4, 2026 in Courtenay.

At approximately 2:12 p.m. police responded to a collision at the intersection of Vanier Drive and Cliffe Avenue involving a suspect vehicle that fled the scene after colliding with a motorcyclist.

Dashcam footage of the suspect vehicle has been provided to police. The vehicle involved is believed to be a grey, 4-door, Honda Civic with an unknown licence plate. It was last seen travelling northbound on Highway 19a. The vehicle likely sustained some front end damage as the result of the collision.

The motorcyclist was transported by Emergency Health Services to hospital where he received medical attention for minor injuries.

Police are asking anyone that witnessed the collision, observed the suspect vehicle, or may have dash camera footage from the area around the time of the collision to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at (250) 338-1321 and refer to file 2026-6690. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Comox Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca.

Constable Monika Terragni
Media Relations Officer
Comox Valley RCMP

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House arrest not enough for Saanich man who sexually assaulted family members

A sentence of nearly 2 yrs to be served on house arrest (& 3 yrs probation) is not enough for a man who sexually assaulted 5 of his family members when they were children, his sister says.

Jeannette Drinkrow said she’s glad the more than 5-yr court process has finally come to an end with the sentencing of her brother, 78-y/o George Pearse, but she is disappointed he won’t serve time in jail.

 

Based on today's court registry, would appear that there has already been a breach of the conditional sentence order. Though the name is not included, the court file number is identical to his earlier, named offences.

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Oceanside man sentenced for possessing over 12k child sex abuse images

May 7, 2026 

NANAIMO — An Oceanside man will spend the next 10 mos behind bars after pleading guilty to possessing thousands of images of children as young as 5 being violently sexually abused.

 

Christopher Thomas Patrick Dos Santos, 64, was sentenced @ Nanaimo May 6, where Judge Harvey accepted a joint submission between Crown & defence.

Dos Santos will also serve 2 yrs probation following release, as well as restrictions on internet usage & is forbidden from going to places anyone u/16 might be present for 5 yrs. He will also be on the sex offender registry for 20 yrs.

A pre-sentence report said Dos Santos felt remorse, understood it was not a victimless crime, and is doing work to understand his offending. Harvey read from an essay Dos Santos wrote during treatment, where he admits he’s “an active participant in a cycle of abuse” when he views child **rn.

 

More: https://nanaimonewsn...x-abuse-images/

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10 months behind bars is nowhere near long enough to deter this type of behaviour. It should be mandatory minimum of 5 years for possessing these types of images.

[Victoria Watcher]

Less than 1% of possession of child **rn cases ever go to trial in the west. A tiny percentage of this in the rest of world.

I don’t know.

[max.bravo]

What does that have to do with whether the sentence is just?

[Victoria Watcher]

Well he possessed child **rn. Didn’t produce it or participate in it.

Another guy recently had sex with 6 or so family members repeatedly.

He had no jail sentence.