Westshore RCMP

West Shore RCMP saw an increase in the number of child pornography cases it investigated in 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)

Child pornography investigations double on the West Shore

Six offenders convicted since last September

 

Chris Dickinson, owner of WestShore Bicycles in front of his store where the door was broken by a truck during a break-in. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

‘It sucks’: Langford bike shop grappling with mounting cost of break-ins

Westshore Town Centre has seen a number of mainly youth-related incidents in recent weeks

 

Traffic heading north on the Malahat was slowed for approximately two hours Thursday (March 2) after an 18-foot-long, 10,000-pound industrial drill bit fell off a truck. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

Loose drill bit blocks Malahat traffic

10,000-pound, 18-foot drill bit broke loose from truck, blocking Thursday traffic

 

Bike patrol officers with the West Shore RCMP arrested two Tuesday (Feb. 21) for possession of stolen property and drugs after they were found riding a stolen hospital wheelchair along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Two arrested after West Shore RCMP spot them riding stolen hospital wheelchair

Spotted along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, drugs and weapons were also found of their person

Bike patrol officers with the West Shore RCMP arrested two Tuesday (Feb. 21) for possession of stolen property and drugs after they were found riding a stolen hospital wheelchair along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
West Shore RCMP is looking for this man who was caught throwing rocks at a video surveillance camera near the 500 block of Swanwick Road in Metchosin. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

West Shore RCMP looking for Valentine’s Day rock thrower

Man caught on camera throwing rocks at camera off of Taylor Beach in Metchosin

West Shore RCMP is looking for this man who was caught throwing rocks at a video surveillance camera near the 500 block of Swanwick Road in Metchosin. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
West Shore RMCP’s new police cruiser is a Tesla Model Y. The detachment was chosen to test how the EV performs as part of its fleet. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

West Shore unveils RCMP’s first EV police cruiser

Data to be collected on Tesla Model Y’s performance to help RCMP make future fleet decisions

West Shore RMCP’s new police cruiser is a Tesla Model Y. The detachment was chosen to test how the EV performs as part of its fleet. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
BC Hockey has a multi-level approach called a ‘maltreatment tracking system’ that documents complaints to ensure they are investigated and taken seriously. (Pixabay photo)

Photo taken in minor hockey dressing room prompts West Shore RCMP investigation

Lockerroom behaviour part of larger discussion as youth learn to navigate digital world

BC Hockey has a multi-level approach called a ‘maltreatment tracking system’ that documents complaints to ensure they are investigated and taken seriously. (Pixabay photo)
Mia Golden, a child, youth and family counsellor at Pacific Centre Family Services Association coordinates the Mobile Youth Service Team with Victoria Police Const. Gord Magee. (Black Press Media file photo)

Greater Victoria on verge of losing frontline counsellor as youth exploitation cases spike

Funding for Mia Golden’s position ends on Mar. 31, with other options being explored

Mia Golden, a child, youth and family counsellor at Pacific Centre Family Services Association coordinates the Mobile Youth Service Team with Victoria Police Const. Gord Magee. (Black Press Media file photo)
Colwood council has delayed a vote on whether to move to the next stage of a proposed project to greatly expand the West Shore RCMP building in Langford over concerns council has been provided too little information on why the project is being proposed as it is. (Black Press Media file photo)

Colwood council delays vote to move forward on RCMP building expansion

Council voted to wait until it hears more about the proposal, also involving Langford and View Royal

Colwood council has delayed a vote on whether to move to the next stage of a proposed project to greatly expand the West Shore RCMP building in Langford over concerns council has been provided too little information on why the project is being proposed as it is. (Black Press Media file photo)
Nobody was injured in a crash that temporarily closed down Malahat Highway on Jan. 6. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
Nobody was injured in a crash that temporarily closed down Malahat Highway on Jan. 6. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
West Shore RCMP released this photo of James Cheetham, who was last seen three weeks ago. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
West Shore RCMP released this photo of James Cheetham, who was last seen three weeks ago. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
Police found graffiti totem pole on Royal Roads campus on Boxing Day. (Courtesy of Royal Roads)

Police investigating hateful graffiti on totem pole at Royal Roads

West Shore RCMP said the graffiti was found on Boxing Day on signs and the totem pole on campus

Police found graffiti totem pole on Royal Roads campus on Boxing Day. (Courtesy of Royal Roads)
The West Shore RCMP is investigating a suspected arson which significantly damaged three parked vehicles in View Royal Jan. 3. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

West Shore RCMP investigating suspected arson in View Royal

Three parked vehicles were damaged in the Jan. 3 blaze

The West Shore RCMP is investigating a suspected arson which significantly damaged three parked vehicles in View Royal Jan. 3. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
Cheetham was last seen on Dec. 18, 2022, in Langford. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

MISSING: West Shore RCMP looking for James Cheetham

Cheetham was last seen on Dec. 18 in Langford

Cheetham was last seen on Dec. 18, 2022, in Langford. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
Multiple West Shore RCMP officers were injured on the job over the past week in two unrelated incidents. (Black Press Media file photo)

Three Mounties hurt on West Shore in unrelated incidents

The two incidents occurred earlier this week

Multiple West Shore RCMP officers were injured on the job over the past week in two unrelated incidents. (Black Press Media file photo)
West Shore RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit spent months investigating the string of thefts. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

West Shore police stop $200K equipment crime spree

Tools stolen from construction sites and businesses in the West Shore between Sept. and Nov.

West Shore RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit spent months investigating the string of thefts. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
A photo of the booklet which holds hundreds of expensive stamps, according to police. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

West Shore RCMP looking for the owner of fancy stamps

Collection found during an investigation in early November, hundreds of expensive items

A photo of the booklet which holds hundreds of expensive stamps, according to police. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
The West Shore RCMP detachment in Langford is seen March 29, 2022. (Black Press Media file)

West Shore RCMP touts crime reduction with long sentence for drug dealer

Paulo Murphy-O’Neill sentenced to 5.5 years in jail on 5 counts of possession for trafficking

The West Shore RCMP detachment in Langford is seen March 29, 2022. (Black Press Media file)
Belmont Secondary School taken on Sept. 9, 2020. (Black Press Media file)

Police break up fight between Belmont students, one charged with assault

A 17-year-old male student suffered a broken nose and cheekbone during the incident

Belmont Secondary School taken on Sept. 9, 2020. (Black Press Media file)
Members of the West Shore RCMP, including mascot Safety Bear, stand in front of the 35-foot canoe they filled with donated food Saturday (Dec. 10) during the detachment’s annual food drive. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: West Shore RCMP fills canoe during annual food drive

The detachment was aiming to beat 2021’s nearly $10K in donations for Goldstream Food Bank

Members of the West Shore RCMP, including mascot Safety Bear, stand in front of the 35-foot canoe they filled with donated food Saturday (Dec. 10) during the detachment’s annual food drive. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
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