Category: Vancouver police

Police Conducting BC-Wide Search for Man Initially Released After Alleged Assault of Woman and Child in Vancouver

Vancouver police are searching for a man who skipped his July 12 court date after being charged with assault, mischief, and obstructing a peace officer in downtown Vancouver on July 9 and released from custody.  Police say the suspect is now wanted B.C.-wide. #VPDNews: Vancouver Police are seeking additional witnesses after a mom and her toddler…


Vancouver Police Cleared for Shooting Less-Lethal Rounds at Freedom Convoy Protesters: Watchdog

An Ontario police watchdog said two Vancouver police officers didn’t commit a criminal offence when they shot less-lethal rounds at Freedom Convoy protesters in Ottawa earlier this year. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said no serious injuries were reported after two protesters–a 36-year-old man and a 41-year-old man–were shot by the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) officers…


Vancouver Police Looking for Suspects in Vandalism of Catholic Church

The Vancouver police are looking for two women who were seen splattering paint over the front of a Christian church in British Columbia last week, as similar acts of vandalism continue to target religious institutions in Canada. Videos posted on Facebook show two women wearing masks splashing orange paint on the front of St. Jude’s…


Vancouver Police Don’t Expect Gang Conflict to Subside, Say It Might Escalate

Vancouver police have taken the unusual step of naming six alleged gang members after a series of shootings in public places, saying investigators don’t expect the gang conflict to subside. Chief Const. Adam Palmer says his biggest concern is that a bystander will be hurt or killed during a gang-related shooting. He says there have…


Victims Lose $2M in Cryptocurrency Frauds, Vancouver Police Warn Scams More Frequent

VANCOUVER—Police say cryptocurrency scams cost victims in the Vancouver-area about $2 million in just one week and investigators believe the frauds are becoming more common. Vancouver police Const. Tania Visintin says she knows of at least four active cases where large amounts of money have been lost. She says a single victim was defrauded of…


Victims Lose $2M in Cryptocurrency Frauds, Vancouver Police Warn Scams More Frequent

VANCOUVER—Police say cryptocurrency scams cost victims in the Vancouver-area about $2 million in just one week and investigators believe the frauds are becoming more common. Vancouver police Const. Tania Visintin says she knows of at least four active cases where large amounts of money have been lost. She says a single victim was defrauded of…