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[On the Level]

"...smashed their truck window with a sledgehammer... then fled into the park on bicycle before Patrol officers arrived..." That is *so* Victoria 2021.

 

No....that is "so" "Together Victoria" 2021

[GabriolaGirl]

Headlines like this always seem a bit strange to me. Would the incident have been less tragic if the community had been indifferent to the deceased firefighter or if he'd had no family to mourn his passing? Would Goosman's sentence have been different?

 

If the community had any input in sentencing, it would have been very different.  Jay was very much a beloved member of the community & volunteer fire department.  But no, I'm sure you're right, it wouldn't have made a difference.  

[pontcanna]

Arrest Made After Electronic Monitoring Bracelet Removed

February 23, 2021 - File: #21-4084

One person is in custody after removing an electronic monitoring bracelet.

On February 22, 2021, just before 9:30 pm Saanich Police were notified by BC Corrections that a suspect, who was bound by a court-ordered probation condition to wear a monitoring bracelet, had tampered with their device.

Officers attended a residence on Peto Court where they spoke to the suspect, who then refused to comply with directions, threatened officers with violence and retreated into the home. The suspect then turned violent and threw items at officers standing outside, including knives, scissors, and bear spray canisters. The Greater Victoria Emergency Response Unit assisted, and the suspect surrendered to police at 12:30 a.m. The damaged bracelet was recovered and neither police nor the suspect was physically injured in the incident.

The suspect is facing charges including two counts of failing to comply with a release order and one count of assaulting a police officer.

 

Cst. Markus Anastasiades #256
Public Information and Communications Officer
media@saanichpolice.ca

 

[pontcanna]

Former teacher charged with sex offences in Alberta found dead on Quadra Island

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

A former Calgary high school teacher charged with 17 sexual-related offences allegedly against former students has been found dead on a remote island off the coast of Vancouver Island.

 

Michael Andreassen Gregory, 57, of De Winton, Alta., was charged with six counts of sexual assault and 11 counts of sexual exploitation last week, before his death.

Calgary Police said Gregory was a teacher at John Ware Junior High School between 1986 and 2006 and the offences were between 1999 and 2005.

 

More: https://www.timescol...land-1.24286112

 

[Victoria Watcher]

sounds like he’s gone to a better place.

[Barrrister]

Nothing better than Quadra Island

[Mike K.]

Well, certainly no longer on a "remote" island.

[pontcanna]

Two suspects arrested in connection with an arson

 

2021-02-24 - File # 2021-3195

 

The West Shore RCMP arrested two suspects in connection with an arson that took place in View Royal.

 

On February 20th 2021, at approximately 5:20 a.m. the West Shore RCMP attended the scene of a residential fire. View Royal Fire Department was already on scene and put out a fire that caused significant damage to the front porch of a residence located on Newstead Crescent.

 

Investigators determined the fire was deliberately set. The police investigation lead to the arrest of two suspects, 19 year old Zacharie Nickel and 18 year old Jaden Peirce. Zacharie Nickel has been charged with uttering threats and arson while Jaden Peirce has been charged with arson.

 

Police have determined that this was a targeted incident and do not believe the public is at risk. Both suspects were held by police and later released via court order. They are set to appear in court with respect to the charges later in March, said Cst. Nancy Saggar, Media Relations Officer wets Shore RCMP.
 

Released by

 

Cst. Nancy Saggar

Media Relations Officer
West Shore RCMP

 

[pontcanna]

Well, here's an exciting press release:

 

UPDATE | No Arrests – Victims, Witnesses, Surveillance Video Sought After Graffiti Spree & ‘Beheading’ Of Beacon Hill Park Queen Elizabeth II Statue

February 25, 2021 - File: #21-7399, #21-7423

Victoria, BC – No arrests have been made after a graffiti spree that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 24th and the subsequent discovery of the vandalism of the Queen Elizabeth II statue in Beacon Hill Park.

 

(Goes on to repeat original releases from yesterday)

[pontcanna]

Dispute over tent structure in Beacon Hill Park may have fueled graffiti spree

February 26, 2021

Beacon Hill Park camper, Richard, says he’s the one who smashed a Victoria bylaw car with a sledgehammer Tuesday.

 

He told CHEK News that bylaw officers began removing his shelter and all of his belongings and he snapped.

“They taped off the area, they didn’t give us any notification, they didn’t give us any kind of warning, they just came in here and seized all of our property,” said fellow camper Shea Smith who was in the process of moving to supportive housing when he says some of his belongings were taken.
 

 

More: https://www.cheknews...i-spree-747655/

Edited by pontcanna, 25 February 2021 - 08:22 PM.

[Nparker]

“[The campers] don’t have the ability to sit down at a computer and write out their frustrations like everyone else does so this is their only way of communicating...

What a pathetic excuse for vandalism.

[Nparker]

...You’re literally awaiting a displacement of terrible proportion, obviously you’re losing everything you’re going to lose everything and you can feel that coming down on a deadline, March 31st is the deadline...

WTF? The "deadline" is when everyone is to be given a home. It's not a $#@* execution date. These folks need a better spokesperson. Someone with even half a brain would be an improvement.

[sebberry]

There are reports on Facebook that there are 6 police cars and an ambulance outside an apartment building on Fern St between Begbie and Fort.  

 

A couple of hours ago several VicPD cars went flying past my place towards that general area.  

 

EDIT - poster stated that they were instructed not to use the lobby of their apartment and instead enter through another door, goes on to say that they've only lived there a couple of years and have already witnessed a stabbing and two break and enters.

 

That seems like a relatively safe area and I'm not too far away.

[pontcanna]

5 houses in Greater Victoria with harrowing histories

 

...Statistics Canada reports that Victoria has one of the lowest rates of homicide in a major city per capita, but the brutality of the homicides that have happened in the city should not be understated.

 

We always hear about what exactly takes place inside of the homes, but this still begs the question: what happens to the houses afterward?

 

Article: https://www.victoria...ooNxvaJpKmR4FJQ

 

[Mike K.]

Don’t the houses get sold later?

[martini]

Dispute over tent structure in Beacon Hill Park may have fueled graffiti spree

February 26, 2021

Beacon Hill Park camper, Richard, says he’s the one who smashed a Victoria bylaw car with a sledgehammer Tuesday.

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He told CHEK News that bylaw officers began removing his shelter and all of his belongings and he snapped.

“They taped off the area, they didn’t give us any notification, they didn’t give us any kind of warning, they just came in here and seized all of our property,” said fellow camper Shea Smith who was in the process of moving to supportive housing when he says some of his belongings were taken.

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More: https://www.cheknews...i-spree-747655/

Shea Smith...isn't he the guy who impersonated a Jamaican woman on Twitter? Essentially to troll Adam Sterling? Credibility zero.

[rmpeers]

Dispute over tent structure in Beacon Hill Park may have fueled graffiti spree

February 26, 2021

Beacon Hill Park camper, Richard, says he’s the one who smashed a Victoria bylaw car with a sledgehammer Tuesday.

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He told CHEK News that bylaw officers began removing his shelter and all of his belongings and he snapped.

“They taped off the area, they didn’t give us any notification, they didn’t give us any kind of warning, they just came in here and seized all of our property,” said fellow camper Shea Smith who was in the process of moving to supportive housing when he says some of his belongings were taken.

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More: https://www.cheknews...i-spree-747655/

Typical anti-camper propaganda to blame the window smashing on a camper. Just because a camper has said he did it. Ben should complain about CHEK to the CRTC. This is exactly why we need a state-run Isitt radio station.

[pennymurphy2000]

Shea Smith...isn't he the guy who impersonated a Jamaican woman on Twitter? Essentially to troll Adam Sterling? Credibility zero.

Please tell me this isn't the same fellow mentioned in this article. 

https://edmonton.ctv...abbing-1.322647

[martini]

Please tell me this isn't the same fellow mentioned in this article.
https://edmonton.ctv...abbing-1.322647

98% sure it is. Pretty sure it was discussed awhile back in here.
Maybe someone can confirm.

[pontcanna]

Friends ‘in shock’ after brother charged with first-degree murder of Chemainus teen

February 28, 2021

The older brother of a recent Chemainus Secondary School graduate killed in a small Northern Ontario town has been charged with his murder.

On Jan. 30, Ontario Provincial Police received a disturbance complaint at a Flicker Street home in Manitouwadge, Ont., about 330 kilometres east of Thunder Bay.

Arriving officers found 18-year-old Wayne Allen suffering with life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

 

Officers arrested Jesse Allen, 38, at the scene. The accused was charged with first-degree murder the next day and made a second court appearance on Feb. 16. Jesse is being held at the Thunder Bay Jail and will appear in court again next month.

 

Originally from Ontario, Wayne moved to Chemainus with his father during his Grade 10 year, later graduating from Chemainus Secondary in 2020. Despite his short time at the school, Wayne developed many friendships like the one with his basketball and volleyball teammate Matthew Simpson.

“In shock more than anything, didn’t really want it to be real, didn’t really want to believe it,” Simpson told CHEK News on Saturday.

He described Wayne as someone who everybody liked, and said his positive attitude always stood out.

“I don’t remember him ever having a bad day at school, I always just remember him smiling and making jokes all the time,” Simpson said.

The 18-year-old was known as a big time golf lover, and worked at Mount Brenton Golf Course before abruptly quitting last fall.

“In November he told me that he’s going to move back to Ontario briefly, so he said ‘sorry I have to quit,’ so I said ‘no problem, hopefully you come back,’” said Jan Best, the club pro, adding that Wayne told him he didn’t want to go back.

Like Simpson, Best describes Wayne as incredibly likeable.

“I’ve been in touch with a lot of his friends and we’re all going to miss him greatly. Just one of those guys that everybody likes.”

The family has requested their privacy, but a GoFundMe has been set up to help them as they navigate the tragedy.