21542 replies to this topic

[Nparker]

There's a "temporary" housing facility in the 800 block of Johnson? The one I am thinking of seems pretty permanent.

[Victoria Watcher]

people really must love the place.  they don't want to leave.

[pontcanna]

Student sues former teacher and school officials over alleged sex abuse

Jan 13, 2021

A former student is suing a retired Victoria teacher and the school district over allegations he was “groomed” by the mentor and then sexually abused.

 

More: https://vancouversun...obox=1610585367

 

[pontcanna]

Twitter: The 800-block of Johnson Street is closed as officers respond to a report of a barricaded person in a multi-unit residential temporary hosing faculty. #yyjtraffic will be impacted. Pls avoid the area.

Wanted Man Arrested After Barricade

 

January 13, 2021 - File: 21-1607

 

Victoria, BC – Patrol officers, working with the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT), arrested a man wanted on several warrants after a criminal barricade today.

 

Shortly after 12 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13^th, Patrol officers located a wanted man in a suite at a multi-unit temporary housing facility in the 800-block of Johnson Street. The man was wanted on several unendorsed warrants for failing to comply with a probation order in relation to an assault with a weapon file, as well as a number of drug trafficking offences.

 

The man refused to surrender to Patrol officers and barricaded himself within a suite at that location. GVERT responded to the scene, and after several hours of negotiations, deployed a loud distraction device. Shortly after 5 p.m. the man surrendered to officers without incident. There were no injuries in the arrest.

 

Traffic in the 800-block of Johnson Street was disrupted for several hours while officers worked to resolve the incident. The area is now clear of police vehicles and traffic is no longer impacted.

 

The man was transported to cells at VicPD where he was held to await court. This file remains under investigation.

 

[Nparker]

Most vulnerable indeed. 

[A Girl is No one]

Nice to hear that Portland Hotel society is now granting police access to the building. I remember for a while they would protect the criminals and keep the police from coming in.

[Victoria Watcher]

well now we know why he wanted to stay.

[Midnightly]

and let me guess his room will be waiting for them for when he gets out of jail... afterall they do have a no eviction policy

[sebberry]

^ ^^ If these guys are making so much money selling drugs why are they living in "temporary housing facilities?"

 

They should be renting a nice apartment somewhere away from prying eyes.

 

Are you kidding?  There's like three weeks of rent pictured there

[pontcanna]

Suspect wanted for multiple warrants caught by West Shore RCMP Crime Reduction Unit

 

2021-01-14 09:35 PST

 

File # 2021-494

 

On January 8th 2021, the West Shore RCMP Crime Reduction Unit tracked down and arrested a 31-year-old male suspect who was wanted for several outstanding warrants including possession of a concealed weapon, theft and driving while prohibited.

 

The Crime Reduction Unit conducted covert surveillance and found the suspect in a vehicle with another male in Langford. Upon arresting the suspect for the outstanding warrants he was searched and police located approximately 60 grams of narcotics on his person. A suspected mixture of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine was seized by police. Officers also uncovered evidence of drug trafficking including drug packaging, drug scales, and over $2000 cash as well as shot gun ammunition. The suspect was also wearing body armour at the time of his arrest.

 

"The 31-year-old suspect was arrested for his outstanding warrants, breaching court ordered conditions to not possess any ammunition as well as possession for the purposes of trafficking. He remains in custody awaiting a court hearing. The second male suspect, identified as a 31-year-old resident of Sooke, was arrested and later released on an Undertaking for carrying a concealed weapon as police located a replica firearm on his person," said Cst. Nancy Saggar, Media Relations Officer West Shore RCMP.

 

Released by

 

Cst. Nancy Saggar

Media Relations Officer

West Shore RCMP

Attached Images

• 

[North Shore]

^ ^^ If these guys are making so much money selling drugs why are they living in "temporary housing facilities?"

 

They should be renting a nice apartment somewhere away from prying eyes.

 

You don't catch fish by sitting in the middle of a field - you need to sit on the riverbank..

[pontcanna]

24 years after Reena Virk's murder, parole board continues Kelly Ellard's release

 

ABBOTSFORD — The 38-year-old woman convicted of murdering teenager Reena Virk near Victoria in 1997 will be allowed to continue her day parole.

 

More: https://vancouversun...ellards-release

 

[pontcanna]

Man who murdered friend's mother, grandmother gets overnight leave on parole

JANUARY 14, 2021

A Victoria man who murdered a friend’s mother and grandmother for inheritance money 31 years ago has been granted a bit more freedom.

Derik Lord, who has been on day parole for 10 months, will now be able to spend some nights with his family.

 

More: https://www.timescol...role-1.24267702

[pontcanna]

Suspect, Witness Sought In December Sexual Assault Of Esquimalt Teen

January 15, 2021 - File: #21-1647

Victoria, BC – Investigators are looking for your assistance in identifying both the suspect and a witness in the December 4, 2020 sexual assault of an Esquimalt teen after she departed a bus.

On January 13, 2021, the victim’s family contacted police to report that she had disclosed that she had been sexually assaulted by a man in December. The victim reported that at approximately 4 p.m. on December 4 th , 2020, she had departed the Number 15 bus in the 1100-block of Esquimalt Road when she was approached by a man who had followed her off the bus. The man sexually assaulted the teen, who was able to break free and flee. She was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, short in height with a wide build, between 60 and 70-years old, with a comb over. He was wearing glasses, a blazer, shirt and khakis. He was not believed to be wearing a mask.

Shortly after the incident, the victim observed the suspect approach a second woman, who was able to rebuff him. Officers are looking to speak with this woman. She is described as a Caucasian female with blue eyes, glasses, and grey hair. She is known to be a frequent rider of the Number 15 bus.

Investigators want those who have experienced sexualized violence to know – [ https://vicpd.ca/webelieveyou/ | We Believe You. Please visit our We Believe You page for information on reporting sexualized violence and supports available. ] Survivors of sexualized violence have the right to tell their story how, when and to whom they choose.

If recognize this suspect, or the witness sought, please call the VicPD Report Desk at (250) 995-7654, and select extension 1. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

[pontcanna]

Officers Investigating After Several Fort Street Businesses Targeted In Overnight Break and Enters

January 15, 2021 - File: #21-2021

Victoria, BC – Officers are investigating after several businesses were broken into on Fort Street overnight.

At approximately 1:45 a.m. this morning, Patrol and VicPD K9 officers responded to a report of an alarm in a business in the 600-block of Fort Street. When they arrived, they discovered that at least five businesses in the building, including hair salons and a restaurant, had all been targeted. The suspect appears to have fled the area by the time officers arrived. The method of entry – the removal of glass – appears to resemble that of a series of break and enters that we alerted our community about earlier this month.

Investigators with our Forensic Identification Services section and our Investigative Service Division, along with Patrol officers, continue to investigate this series of break and enters.

There are key steps that you can take today which will help protect your business.

They include:

    * Remove valuables from your business where possible when you close.
    * If you cannot remove valuables or merchandise, move it out of view from all windows.
    * Empty your cash drawer and leave it clearly displayed in a window.
    * Review your surveillance system to ensure your system is working, is of useful resolution, and captures all potential areas of entry.
    * Review your alarm company contact information to ensure you’ll be contacted in the event an alarm is triggered.
    * Report damaged windows and doors, even if entry isn’t made. You can report these online 24 hours a day through online reporting and through our VicPD Connect App.
    * Download our VicPD Connect App for alerts and easy reporting of break and enter attempts.
    * Talk with your business neighbours, ask if they’ve had damaged windows, doors or other break-in attempts and share this list with them.

Investigators are continuing to work on the series of break and enters. We will continue to update our community on developments in these ongoing investigations.

If you have surveillance footage from the area or information about these overnight break and enters, please call our Report Desk at (250) 995-7654, extension 1. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

[Nparker]

#defundpolice #needmoresocialworkers

[Victoria Watcher]

this robber is going to get caught eventually.  but it's too bad we don't have the resources to NOW canvass surveillance footage from businesses to get a look at this gal. she's probably already on lots.  her crime area is not very large.  she seems to like fort street.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 15 January 2021 - 04:59 PM.

[pontcanna]

surveillance footage from businesses to get a look at this gal. she's probably already on lots.  her crime area is not very large.  she seems to like fort street.

 

Gal? Did I miss something? I don't see gender mentioned in the press releases. Have you some inside info?

[Victoria Watcher]

Gal? Did I miss something? I don't see gender mentioned in the press releases. Have you some inside info?

 

i'm using inclusive language.

[A Girl is No one]

It doesn’t apply for bad things, only positive! 😝