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[martini]

What if it was someone out jogging instead of a cop? The level of violence lately is sickening. Now the latest Cecelia ravine incident? I want to weep.

[Victoria Watcher]

how lovely.

[pontcanna]

North Cowichan/Duncan investigating early morning homicide

 

2021-03-01 - File # 2121-3190

 

The North Cowichan Duncan RCMP in investigating an early morning assault with a weapon that resulted in a man's death.

 

Just after 1a.m. on March 1, 2021 North Cowichan Duncan RCMP frontline officers were called after several reports of an assault with a weapon were called in the area of Cowichan Lake Road.

 

When officers arrived they located two men outside a residence. One immediately surrendered to the officers, and the other was found suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a local area hospital by BC Ambulance where unfortunately was later pronounced dead. The other man was taken into police custody without incident where he remains.

 

The North Cowichan Duncan General Investigation Section (GIS) was notified and is currently investigating says Staff Sergeant Chris Swain. While the investigation is in the preliminary stages, police believe this was an isolated incident and there is no on-going risk to the general public.

 

The BC Coroners Service is also investigating to determine how, where, when and by what means he came to his death. Due to the privacy of the deceased, neither organization will be releasing or confirming identity.

 

Investigators are seeking anyone who may have been a witness, to contact the North Cowichan Duncan RCMP Detachment at 250-748-5522.

 

Released by

Cpl. Chris Manseau

Division Media Relations Officer

BC RCMP Communication Services

[sebberry]

"Secure" underground garage...

 

[Mike K.]

Posted. Hopefully we can help this guy out. That’s awful.

[Midnightly]

One Arrested After Gasoline Poured On Tent, Occupants Threatened

Victoria, BC – Patrol officers arrested a man and are seeking additional witnesses after a suspect poured gasoline on an occupied tent in Cecelia Ravine Park and threatened to set it on fire this morning.

At 8:30 a.m. this morning Patrol officers were called to Cecelia Ravine Park in the 400-block of Burnside Road for a report that a man had poured gasoline on an occupied tent and threatened to light it on fire while holding a blow torch. The tent was occupied by a woman and her dog at the time of the incident.

Patrol officers attended and located the suspect in Cecelia Ravine Park. Officers arrested the man for assault with a weapon, mischief, and uttering threats. No one was injured. The suspect was transported to cells at VicPD where he was held to await court.

This incident is believed to be related to a report earlier this morning, at approximately 6:30 a.m., when officers were called to the same area of the park for a report that a man was struck by a bat with spikes on it. Officers attended to that incident and arrested a man for assault with a weapon, who was transported to cells and released with a court date and conditions. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, cleared medically, and then returned to the park where he is believed to have become the suspect in the second incident.

This incident is still under investigation. If you have information about this incident and have not spoken to officers, please call our Report Desk and (250) 995-7654, extension 1. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

so snitches no longer get stitches... they get set on fire? what a lovely town we live in

[pontcanna]

Threats Made on Transit Bus this Morning

March 2, 2021 - File: #21-4651

On March 2, 2021, just after 8:30 am Saanich Police officers responded to an agitated person on a BC Transit bus who had made threatening statements to passengers onboard. The transit operator was able to stop the bus and have all of the passengers get off safely. The suspect remained on the bus and continued being aggressive, even banging on the divider protecting the driver. Officers arrived and were able to arrest the suspect without incident.

The suspect had an outstanding warrant for an unprovoked assault at a bus stop in Saanich in December, as well as two recent assaults on transit buses in Saanich and Victoria in January 2021. The suspect remains in police custody and is facing mischief and uttering threats charges stemming from the incident this morning.

Cst. Markus Anastasiades
Public Information and Communications Officer

[Victoria Watcher]

buses make this guy mad.

[pontcanna]

Victim of homicide in the Cowichan Valley was a teenager, stabbed to death

According to an RCMP press release, the victim of a homicide that took place yesterday in North Cowichan was a 17-year-old.

 

More: https://www.cheknews...-210302-749207/

 

[pontcanna]

Information Sought After Hate Graffiti Discovered At Esquimalt Ballpark

March 2, 2021 - File: #21-7992

Victoria, BC – Patrol officers are seeking witnesses and information after white supremacist hate graffiti was discovered at Lions Park in Esquimalt on Sunday afternoon.

Shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 28th , Esquimalt Division Patrol officers were called to Lions Park in the 800-block of Lampson Street for a report of hate graffiti found painted on the dugout in the ballpark. The hate graffiti included white supremacist content. The white supremacist content has since been covered by paint.

If you have information about this incident, please call our non-emergency Report Desk by calling (250) 995-7654, ext 1. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

[pontcanna]

You can buy the Colossus penis extender from Amazon Canada if you're interested. They come (ahem) in caramel, brown and black:

 

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Nanaimo sex shop out $1,200 in merchandise after suspect steals ‘colossal’ product

Suspect smashed window of Whispers Adult Superstore overnight Feb. 21

• Mar. 2, 2021

RCMP in Nanaimo are looking for a suspect who smashed his way into a sex shop and stole a product so big it’s nicknamed ‘the Colossus.’

 

More: https://www.nanaimob...lossal-product/

 

 

[todd]

Posted. Hopefully we can help this guy out. That’s awful.

I’m afraid you may have to buy him new tires if you want to do that.

[Mike K.]

A man swinging a baton is attempting to rob people using ATMs on Douglas at Fort. His tactic is to ask you to deposit a cheque for him that he’ll write in the person’s name. Failing that he’ll demand money while intimidating victims with a baton.

Police know. I’m looking forward to a press release about his arrest and immediate release.

[Mike K.]

Officers Investigate Sudden Death In Beacon Hill Park

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021

File: 21-8397

Victoria, BC – Officers are investigating a sudden death in Beacon Hill Park this morning.

Shortly after 6 a.m. Patrol officers were called to the park for a report of an unresponsive person. Officers attended, along with BC Emergency Health Services paramedics, and the person has been confirmed as deceased.

Traffic on Dallas Road, between Cook and Douglas streets, is temporarily closed while the investigation is ongoing.

This file is in the early stages of the investigation. We will provide further updates as soon as we are able.

[Victoria Watcher]

Information Sought After Hate Graffiti Discovered At Esquimalt Ballpark

March 2, 2021 - File: #21-7992

Victoria, BC – Patrol officers are seeking witnesses and information after white supremacist hate graffiti was discovered at Lions Park in Esquimalt on Sunday afternoon.

Shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 28th , Esquimalt Division Patrol officers were called to Lions Park in the 800-block of Lampson Street for a report of hate graffiti found painted on the dugout in the ballpark. The hate graffiti included white supremacist content. The white supremacist content has since been covered by paint.

If you have information about this incident, please call our non-emergency Report Desk by calling (250) 995-7654, ext 1. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

another one of those riddles.  where we have to guess the "white supremacist" content.

 

do you think it says "whites are the best!"?

[pontcanna]

Cook Street Mischiefs Under Investigation

March 3, 2021 - Files: #21-8234, #21-8231, #21-8222

Victoria, BC – Officers are seeking witnesses and surveillance video as they investigate multiple reports of mischiefs to vehicles and a multi-unit residential building on lower Cook Street.

21-8234, 21-8231 | Brick, Rock Thrown Through Vehicle Windows

On the morning of Tuesday, March 2 nd , officers received two reports of damage to vehicles parked in the 100-block of Cook Street. Two separate callers reported that the passenger windows of their vehicles were smashed sometime overnight. One vehicle was parked in a driveway and was damaged by a brick, and one vehicle was parked on Cook Street and was damaged by a large rock. No property was stolen from either of the vehicles.

21-8222 | Multi-unit Residential Basement Building Flooded

On Tuesday, March 2 nd , officers received an additional report that the basement of a multi-unit residential building in the 100-block of Cook Street was intentionally flooded overnight after someone deliberately placed a running outdoor hose in a staircase leading to the basement. The outer drains of the building were also clogged by paper.

Investigators are asking those who experienced similar incidents in the area of the 100-block of Cook Street to report those incidents to VicPD.

These incidents remain under investigation. If you have information about any of these incidents, or wish to report a similar incident, 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.

[pontcanna]

One Arrested, Additional Witnesses Sought After Assault On Restaurant Staff

March 3, 2021 - File: #21-8336

Victoria, BC – Patrol officers arrested one man and are seeking additional information after a man assaulted a staff member at a Victoria restaurant last night.

Shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2nd , Patrol officers were called to the area just outside the Pizza Hut at 911 Yates Street for a report of a man violently attacking a woman.

Officers arrived on scene and found a woman lying on the sidewalk and suffering from non-life threatening injuries from the assault. She was transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services paramedics. The suspect had already fled the scene.

Officers learned that the victim, a restaurant staff member, had asked two men who were arguing outside the front doors of the restaurant to leave the area. One of the men then attacked the victim, reportedly punching her several times. The suspect then threw the victim to the ground before fleeing the scene.

At approximately 8 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, March 3rd , Patrol officers located and arrested the suspect in the 1000-block of View Street. He was transported to cells at VicPD and remains in custody.

Officers are asking that anyone with surveillance footage in the area of the assault, or information about the incident, to please contact VicPD.

This incident is still under investigation. If you have information about this incident, please call our Report Desk and (250) 995-7654, extension 1. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

[spanky123]

I guess the good news for the mayor and council is that with so many violent crimes now driving businesses and residents out of the downtown core, it will free up buildings for BC Housing to acquire and convert to more shelters. They never told us that was the way of getting everyone off the street by month end.

[kitty surprise]

I guess the good news for the mayor and council is that with so many violent crimes now driving businesses and residents out of the downtown core, it will free up buildings for BC Housing to acquire and convert to more shelters. They never told us that was the way of getting everyone off the street by month end.

 

If we don't tell the (hopefully still coming) tourists, would it be considered bait & switch?

 

Come for sightseeing and shopping, but (oops) it's not the sightseeing and shopping you thought (sucker)!

 

Tourism industry vs poverty industry, and the winner is?

[spanky123]

^ Don't worry, lots of us are making sure that tourists know. That is the one big piece of leverage we still have to force behavioral change. Once the tourists start voluntarily staying away then the "business leaders" who are still sucking up to Helps will change their tunes.

Edited by spanky123, 03 March 2021 - 02:33 PM.