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[pontcanna]

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[Nparker]

I know nothing about firearms. Presumably the above are replicas?

[On the Level]

I know nothing about firearms. Presumably the above are replicas?

 

This isn't an issue anymore.  Lisa and Ben are going to make guns illegal in Victoria.  That approach worked so well for drugs.

[Nparker]

So we'll make hardcore drugs legal to make people safer and guns illegal to make people safer. Got it.

Edited by Nparker, 17 February 2021 - 04:21 PM.

[pontcanna]

Twitch streamers from U.S. sue Courtenay man over alleged harassment
 

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Two women from the U.S. who use the online game-streaming platform Twitch are suing a Courtenay man, alleging that he engaged in a malicious campaign of harassment, threats and defamation against them.

Kaitlyn Brown, who works and earns income as a professional “streamer,” says that William Robert Girdlestone has targeted her since at least 2017 using various email addresses and pseudonyms.

 

More: https://www.timescol...ment-1.24283059
 

[pontcanna]

Attempted-murder trial adjourned for assessment of accused’s mental health

18 Feb 2021

The trial of a Victoria man accused of trying to murder his girlfriend three years ago has been adjourned to determine whether he was suffering from a mental disorder at the time of the alleged offences.

On Wednesday, Mathew Legare applied for a court ordered assessment of his mental condition during the weekend of Aug. 11 to 13, 2018, when he allegedly beat, choked and threatened to kill his former fiancée. The 29-year-old roofer has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, aggravated assault and uttering threats to his former girlfriend, identified by the initials M.K.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Douglas Thompson granted the order, noting there is some evidence Legare was having mental difficulties at the time.

 

More: https://www.timescol...alth-1.24283605

 

[JohnN]

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Saanich 

 

Goodale is described as an Indigenous man standing 5'11" and weighing approximately 220 pounds. He has several tattoos, including the word "WEED" written on his left hand, the words "CROWN" and" M.H." written on his right hand, and the letters "JJ" tattooed on his right arm.

 

Apparently, Mr. Goodale has some hand tattoos and while "Weed" might be obvious, "MH" and "JJ" might be names of his significant-others but what about "Crown"?

 

Could that be a reference to Crown Royal whisky or perhaps he is a Monarchist? 

[Mike K.]

Crazy thing is, we posted about his disappearance from a halfway house some days ago, as in over a week ago. He was on the lam for quite a while because local police agencies were (presumably) not alerted? It was Nanaimo RCMP that put the call out for him way back, as he's from the Nanaimo area.

[pontcanna]

Police catch thief with multiple warrants

2021-02-18 - File #2021-2700

On February 12th 2021, the West Shore RCMP responded to a report of shoplifting that took place at Winners located at West Shore Town Centre, Langford. A store employee advised a male suspect had stolen several items and left the store on foot.

West Shore RCMP frontline officers were on scene within minutes and spotted the suspect running through the mall parking lot. Officers caught the male and recovered several stole items including a pair of running shoes that the suspect was wearing that he is alleged to have stolen from the store.

Police arrested the 41-year-old male suspect for theft and learned he was also breaching a court order from an unrelated investigation. In addition to breaching a court order the suspect was also wanted on 7 outstanding warrants for his arrest from various investigations out of West Shore, Saanich and Victoria. We want to thank the employees for acting quickly and calling the police and helping us catch this wanted man, said Cst. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP Media Relations Officer.

Released by

Cst. Nancy Saggar
Media Relations Officer
West Shore RCMP

[Victoria Watcher]

^ brand new running shoes and he still could not get away.

 

^ ^ if we had Uber he could have made it further than Saanich.

[pontcanna]

Man Disarmed At Gunpoint By Special Duty Officers After Shovel Assault On Bylaw Officers

February 18, 2021 - File: # 21-6599

Victoria, BC – A man was disarmed at gunpoint by officers assigned to a special duty to assist City of Victoria Bylaw officers this morning after he allegedly threatened them with a shovel.

Just before 9 a.m. this morning the special duty officers were notified of a report that City of Victoria Bylaw officers had been confronted by a man wielding a shovel in the area of Cecelia Ravine Park, near the 400-block of Cecelia Road. The Bylaw officers retreated to a safe location and awaited police arrival.

When the special duty officers arrived, the man confronted them wielding the shovel. He initially did not comply with officers’ directions, which caused one officer to draw their service pistol and another to display a conductive energy device (CED). The man then dropped the shovel and retreated to a nearby tent. Officers followed him to the tent where he was arrested without further incident. No one was physically injured.

This incident remains under investigation. If you have information about this incident and haven’t spoke to officers, please call our Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 extension 1.

[pontcanna]

Woman In Mental Health Crisis Apprehended After Assault With Weapon

February 18, 2021 - File: #21-6458

Victoria, BC – Patrol officers apprehended a woman in a mental health crisis who reportedly assaulted a man with a weapon yesterday.

At approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17 th , Patrol officers were called to a multi-unit residential building in the 700-block of Pandora Avenue for a report that a woman, armed with a knife and experiencing a mental health crisis, was threatening other residents.

Multiple officers attended and encountered the armed woman in a hallway within the building. Officers spoke with the woman, utilizing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. The woman dropped the knife and surrendered to officers. She was taken into custody without further incident.

Officers learned that the woman had assaulted a man during the incident. He was not physically injured.

Officers apprehended the woman under the Mental Health Act . The woman was transported hospital for a mental health assessment. She was also arrested for assault with a weapon and released with conditions and a court date.

This file remains under investigation.

[Nparker]

 

...A man was disarmed at gunpoint by officers assigned to a special duty to assist City of Victoria Bylaw officers this morning after he allegedly threatened them with a shovel...

I am sure a couple of social workers would have made the bylaw officer feel quite safe.

[Nparker]

...Patrol officers were called to a multi-unit residential building in the 700-block of Pandora Avenue for a report that a woman, armed with a knife and experiencing a mental health crisis, was threatening other residents...

Why wasn't the social worker harmony team called in?

[Victoria Watcher]

I am sure a couple of social workers would have made the bylaw officer feel quite safe.

 

the problem is a lack of urban farming opportunities.  he needed an outlet for his shoveling.  why not get him a community grant and a plot of land?

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 18 February 2021 - 02:27 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Victoria police arrest woman in mental health crisis

Woman reportedly threatened people with knife


https://www.vicnews....-health-crisis/




Victoria police arrested a woman in mental health crisis Wednesday morning after she reportedly threatened multiple people with a knife.

At approximately 9 a.m., police were called to a multi-unit residential building in the 700-block of Pandora Avenue for a report that a woman armed with a knife was threatening other residents. Finding the woman in a hallway, multiple officers spoke with her and were able to convince her to drop the knife and surrender.

Police later learned that the woman had assaulted a man before they arrived, but he was not injured. Officers arrested the woman under the Mental Health Act and for assault with a weapon. She was transported to hospital and later released with conditions and a court date.






that’s all interesting wording.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 18 February 2021 - 03:16 PM.

[spanky123]

Chief Del Manak on record stating that City of Victoria parks are unsafe.

 

https://www.timescol...ened-1.24283968

[pontcanna]

Crimestoppers:

 

Investigation into the homicide of Richard “Blair” Young is still ongoing.

On February 15th 2017, Victoria Police Department notified the public that Blair Young was missing. He had not been heard from by his family for over a week. The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) took over the investigation and worked with Victoria Police Dept investigators. The investigation continued into his disappearance continued until on March 2nd 2017 Blairs body was discovered on the Malahat.

The investigation is active and ongoing today and Detectives are asking the public for assistance in solving this crime.

VIIMCU detectives are keen to hear from anybody who knows anything about this case, no matter how insignificant you think your information is it may be the missing piece of the puzzle that could solve this case.

Their information line is 250 380-6211, alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous you can submit a tip to Crime Stoppers online here or call 1-800-222-8477. You will remain anonymous whilst the vital information you give could help bring closure to a grieving family.

 

[Victoria Watcher]

^

 

 

2017:

 

 

 

The Mounties say foul play is suspected in the case of a body found near the Malahat Friday.

The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is now investigating and Island District RCMP say an autopsy has been scheduled for later in the week.

 

The RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and search and rescue crews could be seen at a rest stop and viewpoint area of the Malahat on Friday, when the discovery was first reported. But Police have not said much, such as how long the remains had been there or who found them.

 

https://www.iheartra...lahat-1.2449589

 

 

 

2019:

 

 

Two years after the body of a Victoria man was found on the side of the Malahat, Victoria police are asking the public for help finding information on his death.

 

Richard “Blair” Young was first reported missing on Feb. 15, 2017, a week after the 72-year-old was last seen leaving his Victoria apartment. The case was soon taken over by the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU).

 

https://globalnews.c...young-homicide/

 

 

 

i suspect they probably know who and why.  but don't have enough to go on for a charge.  here is the why:

 

 

They also said more than $30,000 in fraudulent transactions were made using Young’s credit cards and bank account after his disappearance.

 

 

when a guy is dead and not reporting his credit cards stolen or his bank account compromised the perpetrator can usually steal more money.  

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 19 February 2021 - 07:52 AM.

[North Shore]

 

Twitch streamers from U.S. sue Courtenay man over alleged harassment
 

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Two women from the U.S. who use the online game-streaming platform Twitch are suing a Courtenay man, alleging that he engaged in a malicious campaign of harassment, threats and defamation against them.

Kaitlyn Brown, who works and earns income as a professional “streamer,” says that William Robert Girdlestone has targeted her since at least 2017 using various email addresses and pseudonyms.

 

More: https://www.timescol...ment-1.24283059
 

 

 

What a nutter..