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#13981 Nparker

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Posted 18 January 2021 - 05:16 PM

Where are the VV posters who have insinuated we’re perfectly safe downtown ..

Who cares what VV posters think - they don't control the police budget. I am MUCH more concerned about CoV councillors who feel they have the moral imperative to underfund policing services in the city.


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#13982 Love the rock

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Posted 18 January 2021 - 05:57 PM

Who cares what VV posters think - they don't control the police budget. I am MUCH more concerned about CoV councillors who feel they have the moral imperative to underfund policing services in the city.

Your right on that Nparker  . It’s  the same  people who vote these idiots in that’s telling us we’re perfectly safe .My hope is citizens who voted for the some of the present council might rethink their choices in the next election. Right now it falls on deaf ears. 


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Posted 18 January 2021 - 08:00 PM

Woman held in police custody gives Vancouver Island jail 4.5-star review in thank-you card 

VICTORIA -- A woman who was arrested and spent several days in police custody in Langford last week sent a homemade thank-you card to her jailers, and even positively reviewed the accommodations at the RCMP cells. 

 

More: https://vancouverisl...-card-1.5271623


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Posted 18 January 2021 - 08:14 PM

Temporary homeless shelters, encampments account for 60% of high-priority calls to Victoria police

January 18, 2021

VICTORIA -- Temporary homeless shelters and encampments were responsible for the majority of high-priority calls to Victoria police in the latter half of last year.

 

More: https://vancouverisl...olice-1.5271947



#13985 Nparker

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Posted 18 January 2021 - 08:15 PM

Hater!


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#13986 pontcanna

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Posted 18 January 2021 - 09:45 PM

Fear-mongering at the money-laundering inquiry

by Ian Mulgrew - Vancouver Sun - Jan 18, 2021

 

Chris Chandler found himself growing more and more uncomfortable during testimony last week at the  B.C. Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering.

As veteran RCMP expert Melanie Paddon explained how generic ATM cash machines were being used to wash huge amounts of dirty money, Chandler couldn’t believe his ears.

 

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#13987 kitty surprise

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Posted 19 January 2021 - 06:13 AM

Where are the VV posters who have insinuated we’re perfectly safe downtown .Just mind you’re own business. Stop making a big deal out of nothing. Explain this to me once again please I can’t hear you over the sirens .


I thought I heard them say this was all fake news. Or quack views. They told me it's my ears hearing things.
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#13988 mbjj

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Posted 19 January 2021 - 08:28 AM

Thanks for the heads up about that new stop sign on Beach Drive. We often go over that way for some pleasant views. I find Dallas Road is an eyesore of new pathways, light poles, fencing, mud, etc. It's been ruined as far as a relaxing place to sit and look at the sea, so we go to Oak Bay. 



#13989 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 19 January 2021 - 08:41 AM

Temporary homeless shelters, encampments account for 60% of high-priority calls to Victoria police

January 18, 2021

VICTORIA -- Temporary homeless shelters and encampments were responsible for the majority of high-priority calls to Victoria police in the latter half of last year.

 

More: https://vancouverisl...olice-1.5271947

 

hardly surprising.  will other media cover this?  we know CTV/CFAX is on it because of Adam Stirling.  let's see if anyone else will report.


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#13990 pontcanna

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Posted 19 January 2021 - 08:48 AM

Rise In Business Break And Enters Prompts Warning

January 19, 2021

Victoria, BC – Officers are warning the public after a rise in business break and enters through December of 2020 and into January of 2021.

Business break and enters have been on the rise over the past four months, and there have already been more business break and enters in January of 2021 then there were in all of December 2020. Between January 1st and January 18th of 2021 there have been 28 business break and enters in Victoria and Esquimalt. In December of 2020 there were 26 break and enters in this area. In November there were 16 break and enters, and in October there were 18.

Since December, 75 percent of business break and enters have been concentrated in downtown Victoria and the Burnside Gorge neighbourhood.

Officers continue to investigate a series of business break and enters ] where the suspect(s) uses a sophisticated technique of removing the glass from doors and/or windows. This approach requires specialized tools and knowledge and, in some files, has been effective in defeating alarm systems.

In circumstances when the glass removal technique has failed, the thieves may resort to more brute force methods such as smashing windows and prying doors.

These break and enters are predominantly occurring overnight when the businesses are unoccupied.

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.

If you have 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.
 


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Posted 19 January 2021 - 08:51 AM

That list of 'steps' could basically be boiled down to:  Don't bother having a business.

 

Imagine if #defund had more traction in Victoria.


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Posted 19 January 2021 - 08:56 AM

Woman held in police custody gives Vancouver Island jail 4.5-star review in thank-you card 

VICTORIA -- A woman who was arrested and spent several days in police custody in Langford last week sent a homemade thank-you card to her jailers, and even positively reviewed the accommodations at the RCMP cells. 

 

More: https://vancouverisl...-card-1.5271623

 

 

 

this story is getting a lot of traction but the RCMP will not dare tell us what she was in jai for.  it is likely drugs, violence and/or probation violations.  it's not like she was just in the drunk tank for several days.  there was some serious criminality warranting her extended stay.



#13993 pontcanna

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Posted 19 January 2021 - 11:05 AM

Police looking for suspect van and driver who crashed into home

2021-01-19 - File #2021-1140

On January 18th 2021, at approximately 10:15 p.m. the West Shore RCMP responded to a report of a hit and run that took place near the 200 block of Island Hwy in View Royal.

Frontline officers responded and learned that a mini van had crashed into a parked car and the front steps of a home near this location before backing away and taking off. The front steps of the home and a vehicle parked in the driveway at the time were damaged in the incident. The homeowner advised that the van backed away and drove off westbound on Island Hwy.

Officers patrolled the area but were unable to locate the suspect vehicle. Police are looking for the suspect vehicle and driver.

The suspect vehicle is described as:

    * Silver or Grey minivan;
    * Licence plate possibly beginning with JT9 ;
    * Heavy front-end damage;
    * Possibly has broken windows.

If you have information regarding the suspect vehicle or the driver identity please call the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. You can always report anonymously through Crime Stoppers online or via phone at 1-800-222-8477.

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#13994 Mike K.

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Posted 19 January 2021 - 12:52 PM

This is one for the books.

Man Arrested After Early Morning Harbour Ferry Theft, Marine Pursuit

Victoria, BC – Patrol officers, working with a Victoria Harbour Ferry staff member and the Canadian Coast Guard, arrested a man early this morning after he stole a Harbour Ferry water taxi and led officers on a marine pursuit.

At approximately 3 a.m. this morning, Patrol officers were called to the waters off the 400-block of Swift Street for a report that a man had stolen a Harbour Ferry water taxi from the dock and was travelling up the Gorge Waterway.

Officers attended as the stolen Harbour Ferry water taxi changed direction toward the Inner Harbour and appeared to be attempting to flee the area. With the assistance of a nearby Harbour Ferry supervisor of maintenance, officers boarded a separate boat and pursued the stolen Harbour Ferry water taxi. In addition, the Canadian Coast Guard vessel Cape St. James attended, took VicPD officers on board, and worked to resolve the incident.

The officers on the boat with the Harbour Ferry staff member were able to close the distance with the stolen harbour ferry. They spoke with the suspect and convinced him to surrender. The officers towed the stolen Harbour Ferry water taxi and the suspect to a dock in the 900-block of Wharf Street where they arrested the suspect without further incident.

The man was transported to cells at VicPD. He faces recommended charges of theft over $5,000.

This file remains under investigation.

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#13995 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 19 January 2021 - 12:58 PM

that coast guard ship would have made short work of any chasse had it the chance.



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Posted 19 January 2021 - 03:57 PM

Rural Saanich farm reports large metal gate stolen

 

Because the gate is so large, the owners say it would have been obvious to other drivers so they hope someone spotted something unusual overnight or noticed a large gate appear in their neighbourhood or online. The gate is metal with rust in the middle and may still have a small money box bolted to it.

 

“It’s less about the gate itself but more about catching the guys who did it,” Harding said.

 

https://www.vicnews....al-gate-stolen/


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Posted 20 January 2021 - 12:49 PM

Cybercrime Centre National ALERT |’Spear Phishing’ On The Rise

January 20, 2021

Victoria, BC – Officers are warning businesses, non-profit and other organizations after a national alert was issued yesterday by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre about the continued rise of a sophisticated but common cybercrime: “spear phishing.” With COVID-19 continuing to require many to work remotely, cybercrimes like spear phishing continue to be on the rise nation-wide.

In spear phishing attacks, criminals attempt to redirect or fraudulently initiate payments that would otherwise be legitimate. They often do so by penetrating an organization’s communications and passing off themselves as a person with financial decision-making authority.

Fraudsters take their time to collect information on their intended targets, so they can send convincing emails from a seemingly trusted source.

Fraudsters will infiltrate or spoof a business or individual email account. They create a rule to send copies of incoming emails forwarded to one of their own accounts. They comb through these emails to:

    * study the sender’s use of language
    * look for patterns linked to important contacts, payments, and dates

Victoria and Esquimalt continue to see spear phishing attacks and attack attempts. In one recent incident, the fraudsters claimed to be a person with financial authority and demanded a funds transfer. A staff member at a local business with an eye for detail noted that the email address used in the attempt was one letter off from the legitimate email address.

According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre bulletin, variations of spear phishing attacks include:

    * A business receives a duplicate invoice with updated payment details supposedly from an existing supplier or contractor
    * An accountant or financial planner receives a large withdrawal request that looks like it’s coming from their client’s email
    * Payroll receives an email claiming to be from an employee looking to update their bank account information
    * Members of a church, synagogue, temple, or mosque receive a donation request by email claiming to be from their religious leader
    * An email that seems to come from a trusted source asks you to download an attachment, but the attachment is a malware that infiltrates an entire network or infrastructure
    * An email that seems to come from trusted source asks you to buy gift cards

There are key warning signs which are common among cybercrime frauds.

They include:

    * Unsolicited emails
    * Direct contact from a senior official you are not normally in contact with
    * Requests for absolute confidentiality
    * Pressure or a sense of urgency
    * Unusual requests that do not follow internal procedures
    * Threats or unusual promises of reward

How to protect yourself

    * Remain current on frauds targeting business and educate all employees
    * Include fraud training as part of new employee onboarding
    * Put in place detailed payment procedures and institute a verification step for unusual requests.
    * Establish fraud identifying, managing and reporting procedures
    * Avoid opening unsolicited emails or clicking on suspicious links or attachments
    * Take a few seconds to hover over an email address or link and confirm that they are correct
    * Restrict the amount of information shared publicly and show caution with regards to social media
    * Upgrade and update technical security software

You can learn more about how to protect yourself, your family and your organization from fraud by visiting [ https://vicpd.ca/fraud | vicpd.ca/fraud ] . If you have fallen victim to a fraud, stop payment immediately, contact your financial institution and call our Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 ext 1.

If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of an attempted fraud, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or report online at  http://www.antifraud...reantifraude.ca.
 


#13998 Mike K.

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 02:09 PM

🚔Victoria Police apprehend man wanted in connection with glass smashing spree in downtown Victoria🚔

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Victoria, BC – Patrol officers arrested a man early this morning after a mischief spree that resulted in the damage to several Victoria businesses. This man is believed to be the same suspect from an incident involving the theft of a Victoria Harbour ferry the previous morning.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. this morning Patrol officers attended a multi-unit residential building in the 1700-block of Cook Street for a report of an alarm. On scene officers discovered that the front door window had been smashed by a rock. Over the course of the next hour and a half, officers discovered several additional business locations where windows had been smashed by rocks or other items.

Shortly before 2 a.m. officers were alerted that a man was smashing windows at a restaurant in the 500-block of Pandora Avenue with a large wooden pole. The suspect fled the scene. Officers located and arrested the man in the 500-block of Yates Street.

At the time of this release, officers have identified 14 locations that the suspect damaged including: the 1700-block of Cook Street, the 1500-block of Cook Street, the 600-block of View Street, two locations in the 1100-block of Blanshard Street, the 700-block of Broughton Street, the 600-block of Courtney Street, three locations in the 1200-block of Broad Street, the 600-block of Yates Street, the 500-block of Pandora Avenue, the 1400-block of Store Street, and the 700-block of Fort Street.

Officers believe there may be several additional locations that have been damaged and would like to hear from anyone who was impacted by this incident.

Officers transported the suspect to cells at VicPD where he was held to await court. The man faces several recommended charges of mischief and breach of an undertaking.

This file remains under investigation.

If you have information about these incidents, or were the victim of property damage, 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.

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#13999 Mike K.

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 02:09 PM

🚔Home on Haida Drive in Colwood target of drug trafficking enforcement by West Shore RCMP🚔

From the force:

On January 9th 2021, the West Shore RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime Unit executed a search warrant on a residential property located near the 3000 block of Haida Drive in Colwood and uncovered numerous stolen items along with evidence of drug trafficking.

The investigation began on January 3rd, police investigated a report of a break and enter to a boat docked at the Pedder bay Marina in Metchosin. Personal items including a fish finder worth approximately $1000, were stolen. Through various investigative techniques, investigators believed the items were being stored in a home on Haida Drive in Colwood.

A search warrant was executed on the suspect home and numerous stolen items from the break and enter were located including the fish finder, and other personal belongings that police have returned to the owner. Police also uncovered evidence of drug trafficking taking place in the home. Narcotics suspected to be a mixture of fentanyl and amphetamine along with suspected cutting agents and drug packaging paraphernalia were seized.

“Our investigation is still ongoing and police have identified a 46-year-old female as the suspect. Charges relating to drug trafficking, break and enter and possession of stolen property are forthcoming in this matter. Investigators have also seized a second fish finder also believed to be stolen. We are looking to return this item to the rightful owner. If a fish finder was stolen from you and you can provide manufacturing details like a serial number, call us to see if this is yours. The West Shore RMCP can be reached at 250-474-2264,” said Cst. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP Media Relations Officer.

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 02:21 PM

🚔Victoria Police apprehend man wanted in connection with glass smashing spree in downtown Victoria🚔

From the force:

Victoria, BC – Patrol officers arrested a man early this morning after a mischief spree that resulted in the damage to several Victoria businesses. This man is believed to be the same suspect from an incident involving the theft of a Victoria Harbour ferry the previous morning.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. this morning Patrol officers attended a multi-unit residential building in the 1700-block of Cook Street for a report of an alarm. On scene officers discovered that the front door window had been smashed by a rock. Over the course of the next hour and a half, officers discovered several additional business locations where windows had been smashed by rocks or other items.

Shortly before 2 a.m. officers were alerted that a man was smashing windows at a restaurant in the 500-block of Pandora Avenue with a large wooden pole. The suspect fled the scene. Officers located and arrested the man in the 500-block of Yates Street.

At the time of this release, officers have identified 14 locations that the suspect damaged including: the 1700-block of Cook Street, the 1500-block of Cook Street, the 600-block of View Street, two locations in the 1100-block of Blanshard Street, the 700-block of Broughton Street, the 600-block of Courtney Street, three locations in the 1200-block of Broad Street, the 600-block of Yates Street, the 500-block of Pandora Avenue, the 1400-block of Store Street, and the 700-block of Fort Street.

Officers believe there may be several additional locations that have been damaged and would like to hear from anyone who was impacted by this incident.

Officers transported the suspect to cells at VicPD where he was held to await court. The man faces several recommended charges of mischief and breach of an undertaking.

This file remains under investigation.

If you have information about these incidents, or were the victim of property damage, 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.

Prolific guy.... poor businesses/residents... hopefully we are nearing the darkest hour and things start improving for them soon.
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