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[todd]

The anti-silverfish bias on this board can be grating.

They don’t look that much different than the shellac bug found in most jelly beans including jelly belly, etc: https://en.m.wikiped...erria-Lacca.jpg

[sebberry]

A Victoria man will serve a total of 10 years in prison after committing two almost identical assaults in downtown Victoria in March 2018.

 

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Such a lovely city we live in.  

[Belleprincess]

I was unable to speak during the subsequent several hours of sobbing and wailing.

I literally had to take a mental health day the next day - I’ve suffered many a tragedy in my lifetime - but never needed one as badly as I did on that bleak morning

[todd]

Such a lovely city we live in.  

could/can be worse go back to my father's old house in chicago probably get shot at and coronavirus and never find who did it

[Mike K.]

🚔Multiple VicPD Officers Assaulted In Long Weekend Arrests🚔

Victoria, BC – Multiple officers were assaulted in separate incidents over the long weekend.

🔹Mischief suspect kicks officer

At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, July 31st, Patrol officers were called to a multi-unit temporary housing facility in the 100-block of Gorge Road East for a report that a violent woman was being verbally and physically aggressive at that location. Officers attended and located the woman, who continued to be verbally aggressive and refused to leave the property. She was arrested.

Once the woman was inside the police vehicle she attacked one of the arresting officers, kicking the officer in the body. The officer, who received non-life-threatening injuries, was able to complete her shift. The woman was transported to cells and faces recommended charges of assaulting a peace officer, mischief, and possession of a controlled substance.

🔹Woman in crisis spits in officer’s face

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st, Patrol officers responded to a report that a woman was in crisis and causing harm to herself in the 2400-block of Douglas Street.

Officers located the woman and took her into protective custody under the Mental Health Act to transport her to medical care.

While officers were taking the woman into custody, the woman spat in the face of one officer, and struck and spat on another officer. Both officers received non-life-threatening injuries and were able to complete their shift. Due the potential exposure to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, the officers will be required to conduct medical monitoring and follow-up as required.

The woman was arrested for two counts of assaulting a peace officer and one count of obstructing a peace officer.

🔹Violent man assaults three officers

Shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday, August 3rd, Patrol officers were called to a report of a man using a metal pole to break a bus stop window near the intersection of Quadra Street and Hillside Avenue. Due to the risk to the public and officers, multiple officers attended the scene. As officers moved to arrest the man, he began to fight with them.

The man assaulted three officers before he was taken into custody. During the arrest, oleoresin capsicum spray was deployed, but was ineffective. The man was finally taken into custody with the help of a conducted energy weapon.

The three officers each suffered non-life-threatening injuries. All were able to complete their shifts.

The suspect suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for assessment. He was seen by a physician and then transported to VicPD cells where he was held for morning court.

The man faces recommended charges of three counts of assaulting a peace officer, resisting arrest, and mischief.

[Mike K.]

Detectives Seek Information on Unprovoked Assaults 20-12859 and 20-12861

August 4, 2020


Saanich Police Detectives are investigating a series of unprovoked assaults by a man on several people not known to him over the past year in Saanich. We have been successful in identifying the man, in his 30’s, responsible for some of these incidents.

As the investigation is on-going, detectives are still looking for the victims and witnesses from two additional assaults that were reported to police in June this year.

The first occurred on June 12, 2020 between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m at the Esso Gas station at the corner of McKenzie Avenue and Shelbourne Street.

The second also occurred on June 12, 2020 at approximately 11:00 p.m. in the area of Shelbourne Street and Kenmore Road.

In both cases our officers attended the area but were not able to locate any of the victims.

“We believe there are two to three people that were victims of an assault or attempted assault that evening and are hoping they are able to come forward and speak to us. If you were the victim of either of these assaults, we understand that this might be difficult for you however, we are here to support you and will work with you through the process.”

Please contact the Saanich Police Department General Investigation Section at 250-475-4321.

[Mike K.]

VicPD K9 PSD “Jonny” Tracks And Arrests Suspect In Mischief

Victoria, BC – A VicPD K9 Police Service Dog (PSD) team tracked and arrested a suspect in a mischief early Monday morning.

Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Monday, August 3rd, Patrol officers and a VicPD K9 team were called to a report that a man broke into a vehicle in the 100-block of Gorge Road East. The suspect broke a window in the vehicle and gained access to the trunk. He then fled the area.

Patrol officers and the VicPD K9 team attended and began to investigate the incident. After gathering a description of the suspect, PSD Jonny was deployed along with his handler, and they began a search for the man. The VicPD K9 team tracked the suspect from the scene of the mischief to a hedge line near the intersection of Harriet Road and Chown Place. PSD Jonny located the suspect hiding in the hedge line at that location and PSD Jonny assisted as the man was taken into custody without incident. There were no injuries.

The man was transported to cells. This file remains under investigation.

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[A Girl is No one]

🚔Multiple VicPD Officers Assaulted In Long Weekend Arrests🚔

Victoria, BC – Multiple officers were assaulted in separate incidents over the long weekend.

🔹Mischief suspect kicks officer

At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, July 31st, Patrol officers were called to a multi-unit temporary housing facility in the 100-block of Gorge Road East for a report that a violent woman was being verbally and physically aggressive at that location. Officers attended and located the woman, who continued to be verbally aggressive and refused to leave the property. She was arrested.

Once the woman was inside the police vehicle she attacked one of the arresting officers, kicking the officer in the body. The officer, who received non-life-threatening injuries, was able to complete her shift. The woman was transported to cells and faces recommended charges of assaulting a peace officer, mischief, and possession of a controlled substance.

🔹Woman in crisis spits in officer’s face

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st, Patrol officers responded to a report that a woman was in crisis and causing harm to herself in the 2400-block of Douglas Street.

Officers located the woman and took her into protective custody under the Mental Health Act to transport her to medical care.

While officers were taking the woman into custody, the woman spat in the face of one officer, and struck and spat on another officer. Both officers received non-life-threatening injuries and were able to complete their shift. Due the potential exposure to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, the officers will be required to conduct medical monitoring and follow-up as required.

The woman was arrested for two counts of assaulting a peace officer and one count of obstructing a peace officer.

🔹Violent man assaults three officers

Shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday, August 3rd, Patrol officers were called to a report of a man using a metal pole to break a bus stop window near the intersection of Quadra Street and Hillside Avenue. Due to the risk to the public and officers, multiple officers attended the scene. As officers moved to arrest the man, he began to fight with them.

The man assaulted three officers before he was taken into custody. During the arrest, oleoresin capsicum spray was deployed, but was ineffective. The man was finally taken into custody with the help of a conducted energy weapon.

The three officers each suffered non-life-threatening injuries. All were able to complete their shifts.

The suspect suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for assessment. He was seen by a physician and then transported to VicPD cells where he was held for morning court.

The man faces recommended charges of three counts of assaulting a peace officer, resisting arrest, and mischief.

oh boy! Wild weekend. I really feel for those VicPD officers. It was always a tough job but it’s getting tougher by the day.

[Victoria Watcher]

pretty sure it's not that rare for cops to be shoved kicked or spit on.  with "non-life-threatening injuries" such that they still completed their shifts.

 

it's just rare to have press releases about it.

 

prior to about 2017 if a suspect spit on you you'd give her two swift punches to the head in order to assert who has control here.  we got soft thanks to SJWs. 

 

not a single SJW has ever been a cop.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 04 August 2020 - 04:11 PM.

[Nparker]

...Wild weekend. I really feel for those VicPD officers. It was always a tough job but it’s getting tougher by the day.

Should have just sent in some social workers.

[Mike K.]

One Arrested After Break And Enter To Downtown Business

Victoria, BC – Patrol officers arrested one person after a break and enter at a downtown business this morning.

 

At approximately 4:30 a.m. on August 5th, Patrol officers received a report that a woman had broken a window of a business in the 500-block of Johnson Street, and was in the process of stealing merchandise.

 

Patrol officers responded to the scene immediately. Armed with a description of the suspect the officers quickly located the woman leaving the area in possession of stolen property. They took the woman into custody without incident.

 

The woman was transported to cells. She faces recommended charges of break and enter. In addition, the woman was also arrested on an outstanding unendorsed warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation.

[Nparker]

 

...In addition, the woman was also arrested on an outstanding unendorsed warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation...

Ahh probation, it really works so well.

[Mike K.]

VicPD have arrested a suspect in connection with the U-Haul fire. The person was arrested at the former Blanshard Comfort Inn, which is now a low barrier housing facility.

🚔VicPD make arrest in connection with Topaz Avenue U-Haul arson🚔

Victoria, BC – Detectives with VicPD’s Investigative Services Division (ISD) arrested a man yesterday in connection to two suspicious fires, including a large fire in June that caused extensive damage to a local business.

At approximately 10 p.m. on June 7th, Patrol officers were called to the 700-block of Topaz Avenue for a report of a suspicious fire at a storage and vehicle rental business. Two storage units and two vehicles were destroyed in the fire. There were no injuries.

ISD detectives continued the investigation and identified a suspect. At approximately 10 a.m. on August 4th, Detectives arrested a man in connection to this incident at a multi-unit temporary housing facility in the 3000-block of Blanshard Street and executed a search warrant.

The man was also arrested in connection to a second incident. At approximately 12:15 a.m. on June 7th, two fires were started in a business parking lot in the 600-block of Hillside Avenue. The fires were in close proximity to a building and vehicles. There were no injuries and no damage to property in this incident.

The man was transported to cells and detectives are recommending two counts of Arson.

These files remain under investigation.

[Victoria Watcher]

who would have guessed the suspect is a guest of taxpayers at a hotel unit?

he likely just needs more wraparound supports.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 05 August 2020 - 03:15 PM.

[GetLisaSomeHelps]

who would have guessed the suspect is a guest of taxpayers at a hotel unit?

he likely just needs more wraparound supports.

 

Typical survival crime.

[Nparker]

VicPD have arrested a suspect in connection with the U-Haul fire. The person was arrested at the former Blanshard Comfort Inn, which is now a low barrier housing facility....

#mostvulnerable

[exc911ence]

 

Watch your step! #NeedlesMatter

 

 

[Mike K.]

🚔BREAKING: Pellet Gun Seized, Second Investigation Launched In Centennial Square Pellet Gun Shootings🚔

Victoria, BC – Investigators are updating the public on the investigation into a pellet gun shooting that damaged a City Hall office window on July 29th. Detectives with the Investigative Services Division (ISD) have seized a pellet gun suspected to be involved in the shooting. Investigators have also learned of a second pellet gun shooting which caused thousands of dollars in damage to the McPherson Playhouse. Investigators suspect these two incidents are related.

Shortly after 2:45 p.m. on July 29th Patrol officers were called to Victoria’s City Hall at 1 Centennial Square for a report that a staff member had returned to their desk to discover damage to an office window. The damage was consistent with a projectile having been fired at the window from outside. The staff member was not physically injured in the incident.

Officers from VicPD’s Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and Major Crime Unit (MCU) also responded. Evidence at the scene indicated that the window was most likely damaged by a compressed-air style air gun, such as a pellet gun.

During the course of the first investigation, ISD detectives learned of a second pellet gun shooting in Centennial Square. On July 31st, Patrol officers received a report that multiple windows at the McPherson Playhouse, located at 3 Centennial Square, were damaged by a suspected air gun shooting. The damage is believed to have occurred sometime in the week of July 25th. The cost of the damage to the McPherson Playhouse windows is reported to be several thousand dollars. This file remains under investigation and investigators are seeking witnesses with information about this second pellet gun shooting incident.

On Tuesday, August 4th ISD detectives seized a pellet gun suspected to be associated to both of these incidents from a person in Centennial Square. A photograph of the pellet gun is below.

There have been no arrests to-date.

Replica firearms continue to be used in crimes across Victoria and Esquimalt. From January to August of 2020, VicPD attended to 59 files involving replica firearms.

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have information about these incidents. To report what you know, please call (250) 995-7654, and select extension 1 for our report desk. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

[todd]

“Victoria driver worried about cold pizza slapped..”: https://www.oakbayne...peeding-ticket/

[Mike K.]

Photos on our Facebook page.

🔺🚔 Is This Your Jewellery? Traffic Stop Leads Patrol Officers To Stolen Property, Replica Firearm🚔🔺

From VicPD:

Victoria, BC – Patrol officers are working to reunite recovered jewellery with its rightful owners after a vehicle stop yesterday which resulted in the arrest of a man, and the seizure of stolen property and a replica firearm.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. yesterday, Patrol officers stopped a vehicle driven by a known property offender in the 200-block of Menzies Street. Officers observed a large amount of stolen property in the vehicle and arrested the man. The officers recovered a number of items including new shoes, sunglasses, power tools, purses, and jewellery.

Officers also seized a replica firearm.

Officers are working to reunite the stolen jewellery items with their rightful owners. Three photographs of the jewellery are below.

This file remains under investigation.

If you recognize this jewellery or have information related to this file please call our non-emergency line at (250) 995-7654. Press #1 to speak with the report desk. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.