I was about to say, all this teeth-gnashing and pearl-clutching about the horrors of downtown YYJ, but the real action is taking place in Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Black Creek etc...
I guess the isolated murders are.
Posted 22 June 2022 - 05:13 PM
I was about to say, all this teeth-gnashing and pearl-clutching about the horrors of downtown YYJ, but the real action is taking place in Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Black Creek etc...
I guess the isolated murders are.
Posted 22 June 2022 - 05:22 PM
Posted 22 June 2022 - 05:24 PM
briefly before touching them inappropriately
Is that a crime?
I mean, it's either alleged sexual assault, or it's not. Or at least technically "sexual interference". Why minimize it?
Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 June 2022 - 05:27 PM.
Posted 23 June 2022 - 06:52 AM
Posted 23 June 2022 - 06:39 PM
Crown argues ‘staggering’ case against Andrew Berry meant conviction was inevitable
June 23, 2022
Crown prosecutors argued on the fourth and final day of Andrew Berry’s appeal to his double second-degree murder conviction that the evidence against him was staggering, and a conviction would have been inevitable.
Thursday morning Crown prosecutor Christie Lusk began her arguments today by saying that Crown brought up Berry’s silence in not asking about his daughters in trial closing arguments, not as evidence of guilt — a reason not permitted by the judge — but a lack of credibility.
“This is not a case where you simply remain silent. This is a case where an accused chose to speak and said one thing and not another,” said Lusk to three appeal court justices in Vancouver.
Lusk went on to argue though, that the trial judge Miriam Gropper did, in fact, make a mistake. According to Lusk, her error was that the jury should have heard arguments that his silence was in fact a sign of guilt.
“He doesn’t ask that they’re dead, he knows that they’re dead,” said Lusk.
“Failure to make an expression is an admission of guilt,” said Lusk.
The crux of the Crown’s argument was brought later in the day, that regardless of the admissibility of any of Berry’s statements, they were harmless, that the blood spatter, Berry’s inconsistent testimony, and other evidence, led to an overwhelming case where according to Luska, “a conviction was inevitable.”
At this point, it’s up to the three appeal court justices to now decide if the trial judge made mistakes and if those errors impacted the outcome.
If the appeal is denied, it’s not necessarily the end of the road. Berry’s lawyer can apply to be heard at the Supreme Court of Canada.
More: https://www.cheknews...itable-1053381/
Posted 23 June 2022 - 06:44 PM
RCMP seek man accused of inappropriately touching underaged girls
RCMP are asking for the public’s help finding a man who allegedly inappropriately touched underage girls at a Central Saanich restaurant.
Edited by pontcanna, 23 June 2022 - 07:03 PM.
Posted 23 June 2022 - 07:00 PM
Posted 24 June 2022 - 09:27 AM
#catchandrelease
Posted 24 June 2022 - 09:35 AM
#catchandrelease
CSO shows him in custody. He may not have been caught until after the last one?
Posted 24 June 2022 - 09:38 AM
And we expect him to be in custody for how long?
Posted 24 June 2022 - 09:49 AM
This is one maybe?
This guy (born 1983 with no prior BC CSO entries) has been busy in Saanich over the last month. He's in court today. I sense an interesting backstory, but no cop/press releases...
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Edited by Victoria Watcher, 24 June 2022 - 09:50 AM.
Posted 24 June 2022 - 12:14 PM
Date: Friday, June 24, 2022 - Files: #22-23538, #22-23546, #22-23550
Victoria, BC – Patrol officers responded to multiple overnight fires, two of which are confirmed arsons.
Balmoral Road Fire | 22-23538
Just after 2 a.m. Patrol officers were notified that Victoria Fire Department firefighters were responding to a small fire in the 1000-block of Balmoral Road, near the intersection with Cook Street. The first officer arrived and noted the fire in a hedge. Victoria Fire Department firefighters extinguished the fire without injury or significant damage. The cause of this fire is under investigation.
Fire at Broad and View streets | 22-23546
Patrol officers were called to the intersection of Broad and View streets at approximately 3:40 a.m. for a report of an active fire. When officers arrived they observed two separate fires, one of which was against the exterior door of the Bay Centre building. Officers retrieved fire extinguishers from their Patrol vehicles and, after some effort, doused the flames. Victoria Fire Department firefighters responded and took over firefighting efforts. Damage to the exterior doors is being assessed. This fire was determined to be arson. Officers arrested a suspect a short time later. They’ve been held for court.
Garbage Can Fire 500-block of Yates Street| 22-23550
A short time later, at approximately 3:55 a.m. Patrol officers were called to an alley way in the 500-block of Yates Street for a report of a fire. When officers arrived, they located an area resident working to put out the flames with a fire extinguisher. Victoria Fire Department firefighters also responded to this blaze and were able to extinguish the fire.
No one has been physically injured in this fires.
Each of these fires are under investigation. Investigators are working to determine if these fires are related to each other, or are related to recent arsons. Investigators are asking anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from these areas between 1:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. to save their footage and call the VicPD Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 ext 1.
Posted 24 June 2022 - 12:24 PM
Posted 24 June 2022 - 12:30 PM
The community has reported to police an increase in thefts, mischiefs, unlawful activity, and noise complaints contrary to local bylaws. Police have been monitoring these activities, as these incidents are taking place throughout the coastal areas of Vancouver Island.
For example, one person reported that while asleep on their boat, they were woken by someone attempting to steal various items outside. Police believe the thieves are using the cover of darkness to carry out many of these criminal activities.
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Last week, Thomas Cudworth, 33, and Jack Chisholm, 23, who live on their vessels in Cadboro Bay, were observed by police for failing to abide by court-imposed conditions. As a result, warrants have been issued for their arrests and officers are currently seeking their whereabouts.
Pirates in our own local waters!
Posted 24 June 2022 - 12:39 PM
POLICE TEAM UP TO ADDRESS CRIME ON WATERS OF CADBORO BAY
Would make for a great 1980s action show: Coastal Cops of Cadboro Bay
Posted 24 June 2022 - 12:53 PM
Police believe the thieves are using the cover of darkness to carry out many of these criminal activities.
Shocking, but I suppose it was inevitable that thieves would eventually clue in to the potential advantages of working at night.
Posted 24 June 2022 - 01:02 PM
Posted 26 June 2022 - 04:23 PM
Date: Sunday, June 26, 2022 - Files: #22-23806, #22-23801, #22-23802
Victoria, BC – Investigators are asking additional survivors to come forward after officers arrested a man after observing him commit multiple rapid sexual assaults last night.
Patrol officers were called to the 1100-block of Douglas Street just after 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 25th, for a report that a man was pushing and sexually assaulting people in the area. As officers arrived, they observed a man approach a group of women and sexually assault them from behind. The officers immediately took the man into custody.
As officers were speaking with the three women that they had observed the man attack, a woman and a female youth approached them and reported that the man had sexually assaulted them as well. This man is unknown to the women he attacked. While none of the women who spoke with officers required medical attention, at least one was struck with enough force to knock her to the ground.
Based on the initial call for service and witness information, investigators believe that the suspect sexually assaulted others who have not yet come forward. If you had an encounter with this man, or have information about this incident, please call VicPD’s Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 extension 1.
We want survivors of sexualized violence to know that we believe you. For information on supports for survivors, including options for reporting, please visit vicpd.ca/webelieveyou
The suspect has been held in custody and faces multiple recommended sexual assault charges.
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