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Duncan RCMP seeking assistance for break and enter investigation 

Crime Tyler Hay -
The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a break-and-enter investigation. 

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.

Quarterly RCMP report shows rise in fraud, violent crimes in Duncan

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
A quarterly report from North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP shows crime increased in the City of Duncan, with repeat offenders contributing to much of the activity.

Ladysmith group unable to administer provincial grant

Community Justin Baumgardner -
The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (LCRA) said it was unable to administer a Civil Forfeiture Grant recently awarded by the province.

RCMP warn drug trade fuelling violence in Cowichan Valley

RCMP Scott Penfold -
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are warning residents that violence in the Cowichan Valley is often connected to the illegal drug trade.

Ladysmith RCMP report an increase in calls compared to last year 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
A quarterly report shows crime in Ladysmith is trending upwards, but not in all areas.

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

Provincial my-cowichan-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. 

Multiple search warrants thwart drug trafficking on Salt Spring Island 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
Salt Spring RCMP have partnered with other law enforcement agencies to help deter drug trafficking and make the streets safe for the region's most vulnerable.

Security patrols coming to downtown Duncan

Business Mike Patterson -
The Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area Society launches safety and security patrols this evening (Friday) to help protect downtown businesses and enhance after-hours safety. The DDBIA says its nightly Safety and Security Patrols program will create a visible presence to send the message that downtown Duncan takes safety seriously. In partnership with Footprints Security, there will be regular foot and mobile rounds to check doors and entries, get loiterers to move along, respond to minor hazards, and report suspicious activity between 10 pm and 6 am.

Local business owner says attacks are becoming more frequent downtown 

Business Justin Baumgardner -
Following an assault involving a group of teens in Duncan last week, a local business owner says such attacks...

Suspect faces second degree murder charges in homicide investigation, VIIMCU

Crime Justin Baumgardner -
The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit has now charged a suspect with second-degree murder in connection with an...

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.

RCMP seeks witnesses and dashcam video in hate-related graffiti investigation

Crime Mike Patterson -
The RCMP is asking anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in downtown Duncan overnight on June 13 or June 14,...

New judge takes the bench in Nanaimo next month 

Crime Justin Baumgardner -
A new judge will sit on the bench in Nanaimo starting next month to assist with the increasing pressures...

Lake Cowichan RCMP investigate death at Ditidaht First Nation 

Crime Justin Baumgardner -
Lake Cowichan RCMP say they’re investigating a suspicious death that occurred yesterday at a residence in the Ditidaht First...
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