Delta is experiencing a high number of catalytic converter thefts. Since January 1st, 2023, the Delta Police Department (DPD) has received 33 reports of catalytic converter thefts. Most of these thefts have occurred overnight and are spread throughout Delta.Catalytic converters are stolen because they contain several precious metals more valuable than gold. As of December 2022, rhodium was worth $12,600/ounce, palladium $1,854/ounce, and platinum $1,021/ounce.

On January 9, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., Surrey RCMP attended a residence in the 15600 block of 112 Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered three deceased adults inside the home, whom are believed to be part of the same family. IHIT has taken conduct of the investigation and is working closely in partnership with the Surrey RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and the RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS). "Investigators will continue to be in the area speaking to neighbours throughout the day," says Sgt. Timothy Pierotti, of IHIT. "Preliminary evidence suggests there is no ou

A police officer killed in an avalanche while skiing in a backcountry area north of Nelson has been identified as a four-year member of the local force who moved to BC after an 11 year stint with the Calgary Police Service. The City of Nelson says 43 year old Constable Wade Tittemore died as the avalanche swept over him, while another officer 28 year old Constable Mathieu Nolet remains in hospital in critical condition. It says Tittemore was an avid backcountry enthusiast who loved skiing and hiking, and he had moved to Nelson with his wife and two sons. He and Nolet were off-duty yesterday w

A Vancouver Police investigation has led to criminal charges against an accused shoplifter who allegedly threw hot soup in the face of a downtown convenience store worker Sunday night. The 70 year old victim was injured when she tried to stop the would-be thief. The suspect, who was carrying a cup of instant noodles, allegedly threw the soup in the woman’s face and on her clothes. The suspect fled the store, but was arrested nearby after Vancouver Police responded to a 9-1-1 call from a witness. The suspect appeared in court Monday. He was charged with assault with weapon, assault causing b

A Downtown Eastside man is in custody after Vancouver Police and paramedics were shot with a pellet gun fired from the window of a Hastings Street rooming house Sunday night. B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics were working in the lane behind the Carnegie Centre, near Main and Hastings, around 11 p.m. when someone began firing from above, striking the first responders and their ambulance. The paramedics took shelter and notified Vancouver Police, who were also struck with pellets as they arrived on scene. One VPD officer suffered minor injuries after being shot several times. VPD’s Emergency

Vancouver Police are investigating the homicide of a 40 year old man, who was stabbed Sunday night outside a shelter on Yukon Street. The victim, a shelter resident, died in hospital around 10:30 p.m., after being stabbed during an altercation with another person near Yukon and West 5th Avenue. No arrests have been made.

Richmond RCMP is seeking dash cam footage for an alleged assault with a weapon during a road rage incident. At approximately 7:06 pm on December 27, 2022 Richmond RCMP frontline officers attended the 6600 block of Steveston Hwy for an alleged assault with a weapon resulting from a road rage incident.According to the victim, a black Hyundai sedan was driving closely behind him through the Massey Tunnel and both vehicles exited Hwy 99 on the Steveston Hwy off-ramp. The victim said the two then proceeded Westbound on Steveston Hwy.As they proceeded Westbound, the other driver was allegedly swervi

Surrey RCMP is on the scene at a residence in the Fraser Heights area where three deceased persons have been located inside the house. On January 9, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., Surrey RCMP attended a residence in the 15600-block of 112 Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered three deceased persons inside the home, whom are believed to be part of the same family. No one else was located at the property. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with Surrey RCMP. Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase; however do not

Surrey RCMP is asking for the public assistance with locating a man wanted on a Canada wide warrant for Robbery and other offences including unlawful confinement. On September 28, 2022, Jaden Kahnapace-Newton was released while awaiting trial in relation to 14 charges stemming from three robberies that occurred in October 2021. He was released by a judge on strict conditions, which included electronic monitoring, by an ankle bracelet. On December 1, 2022, a Canada wide Warrant was issued for the arrest of Kahnapace-Newton. It is alleged that Kahnapace-Newton tampered with or removed his elect