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B.C. expands program targeting repeat property offenders

Crime Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government says it will expand a pilot program aimed at repeat property offenders by establishing 12 new regional hubs across the province with a $16-million investment over two years.

B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder

Provincial my-comox-valley-now -
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder. 

B.C. steps up fight against South Asian extortion threats with new RCMP-led task force

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia RCMP will lead a specialized task force to improve the province’s response to extortion threats targeting the South Asian community. 

Man charged following series of dangerous incidents across Comox Valley

Crime Nathan Maley -
Police say a spree of dangerous and violent incidents in the Comox Valley this week has led to two arrests and a laundry list of charges for one man. 

B.C. special investigators on scene after three found dead in Maple Ridge

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating an incident in Maple Ridge that left three people dead Wednesday night.

37-year-old charged with second degree murder after suspicious death in June

Crime Nathan Maley -
A suspicious death in Courtenay last month has led to one man being charged with second degree murder.  37-year-old Cameron...

One person facing charges after search warrant leads to firearm discovery

Crime Nathan Maley -
An executed search warrant at a Courtenay residence has led to one man facing charges.  RCMP officers received reports of...

Police looking for suspect involved in Courtenay business theft

Crime Hussam Elghussein -
Comox Valley RCMP need your help finding a suspect from a business theft. On May 2 this year, a man...

Police looking for suspects involved in Thrifty Foods thefts

RCMP Hussam Elghussein -
Comox Valley RCMP need your help finding suspects from recent Thrifty Foods thefts. On May 24, a man came into...

New funding to combat property crime and disorder downtown

Community Mike Patterson -
The provincial government has announced a new public safety initiative to help reduce crime in downtowns across BC. The new...

Search warrant in Cumberland leads to several substances, items consistent with drug trafficking

Crime Nathan Maley -
A Comox Valley RCMP drug trafficking investigation has led to the arrest of two people and numerous items seized.  A...

Police asking for witnesses and possible victims to recent assault

Crime Hussam Elghussein -
Comox Valley RCMP are asking for witnesses and potential victims to a Courtenay assault. The incident happened at 2:28 p.m....

Arrest warrant issued on a man for aggravated assault

Crime Hussam Elghussein -
Comox Valley RCMP has issued an arrest warrant on a man for assault. Douglas Waterfield is wanted for aggravated assault,...

Public safety advocates call for an end to fear and crime in Island cities

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Enough is enough, that’s what Vancouver Island residents and businesses are saying to the provincial government about the safer...

RCMP execute search warrant in Courtenay, drugs and cash seized

Crime Nathan Maley -
A search warrant executed at a Courtenay home has led to the arrest of two people.  On January 30, officers...

Guilty plea for man shot by officer after ramming police SUV in RCMP parking lot

Crime my-comox-valley-now -
A man who rammed a police vehicle at an RCMP detachment and was shot by police has pleaded guilty...
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