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A 31-year-old man remains in custody after an arrest in Surrey by Metro Vancouver Transit Police led to the discovery of a loaded firearm.On Monday, August 13 just after 5:00 p.m., members of the Transit Police Crime Suppression Team were on patrol in the area around Surrey Central Station. The officers conducted a traffic stop stemming from a Motor Vehicle Act Violation. An individual inside the vehicle was taken into custody,which led to the discovery of outstanding warrants and a breach of release order conditions stemming from a previous arrest. While the individual was being arrested, a loaded 9mm handgun and ammunition were discovered in his possession.Patrick Sama Azoadam, a Vancouver resident, has been charged with 7 counts of firearm-related offenses, breach of release order, and obstructing a peace officer. He remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing. His next court appearance is on August 24.“A loaded firearm in close proximity to one of the busiest transit hubs in Metro Vancouver puts public safety at risk. Routine patrols and enforcement of seemingly innocuous offenses can often play a critical role in preventing incidents that threaten public safety. By taking a proactive approach to policing, Transit Police officers successfully removed a dangerous weapon from the community and worked to hold the responsible individual accountable," Constable Sunny Kainth said.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid 29 charges following a five month auto theft investigation.In April this year an investigation into an attempted auto theft began after an Oakville resident contacted police following their discovery of an Accutag tracking device affixed to their vehicle.Members of the 2 District Criminal Investigation Bureau took carriage of the investigation. Utilizing various investigative techniques, including the completion of multiple judicial authorizations Darryl Davance (alias of Joey Tremblay) was identified as being responsible for 14 thefts and attempt thefts of high end Lexus and Toyota vehicles across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) including Halton Region, all occurring between March and August of 2026. As a result of the investigation, on August 18, 2026, Darryl Davance (25), of Saint Jerome Quebec was arrested and charged with the offences including theft of Motor Vehicle (14 Counts, fail to Comply Being on a Release Order (14 Counts), mischief - Over $5000Davance has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.Of note, Davance was subject to prior forms of release for similar offences at the time of his arrest.Investigators believe the accused to be responsible for several additional GTHA auto thefts and the investigation is ongoing.During the course of the Investigation it was discovered that tracking devices had been affixed to multiple vehicles prior to their thefts and investigators would like to alert the public to this criminal tactic. The attached video demonstrates how quickly this can occur HEREHow the Tactic WorksCar thieves frequent busy public areas like shopping malls or hotel parking lots. Once they spot a target vehicle, they discreetly hide a small GPS or Bluetooth tracking device in a hard-to-see spot.Common hiding places include:Behind the license plateSideview mirrorInside the gas cap doorTucked into the wheel well or bumperInside a trailer hitchFront grille and bumper areaThe thieves monitor the vehicle's location via an app and wait until the car is parked in a quiet area where they can then perform a coordinated theft away from security cameras and potential witnesses.
Drivers are advised to expect overnight delays on Highway 99 in Delta on Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, as crews install the remaining bridge girders for the 78th Street Overpass.Work will require overnight northbound lane closures on Highway 99 between Highway 91 and Highway 17. The northbound lane closure will be in place overnight from 8 p.m. on Friday, August 21 until 5 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, and from 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 22 until 5 a.m. on Sunday, August 23.During the closures, all northbound traffic, including commercial vehicles, will be detoured via Highway 91 and Highway 17. Highway 99 southbound will remain open.Drivers should plan for additional travel time on Highway 99, Highway 91, Highway 17, Ladner Trunk Road and surrounding roads during the work.Travellers are reminded to obey posted signage, follow directions from traffic-control personnel and use caution when travelling through construction zones.
A 40-year-old man has been charged after a residential break-in last night. Police were called to Grant Street and Victoria Drive when a resident discovered a man inside her home. The victim was on the second floor and when she came downstairs, she was face-to-face with the suspect. The man allegedly grabbed several items before fleeing the home. Neighbours heard the woman scream and quickly called police, providing officers with a description of the fleeing suspect. Officers in the area located a man matching the description, and with assistance from the Canine Unit, he was arrested. Some of the stolen property was recovered and returned to the victim. Malcolm Anthony Lowe, 40, has been charged with one count of break-and-enter. Lowe remains in custody pending a bail hearing. “We’re thankful the neighbours promptly reported the incident,” says Constable Megan Lui. “They provided information that helped our officers make the arrest.”
Terrace RCMP is advising the public they have concluded their investigation into the missing person report for 15-year-old Joshua Gates, as there have been no sightings of him or recent information to suggest he is still in this region.“We have not had any current updates past the initial report that Joshua may be in this area and are concluding our investigation and referring it back to the original agency. If anyone has information regarding Joshua’s current whereabouts, we encourage you to contact your local police service with that information,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, spokesperson for BCRCMP.Terrace RCMP thanks the public and media for their assistance in sharing the initial missing persons report.
On August 19, at approximately 8:45 p.m., West Shore RCMP Frontline officers responded to a report of single vehicle collision involving a pickup truck near the intersection of Island Hwy and Wale Rd in Colwood. A witness advised police the vehicle had been conducting a stunting maneuver by burning out the tires prior to crashing into the telephone pole. Police attended and identified the driver as a 53-year-old man whose drivers license had been suspended. Though the driver was determined to be sober, during the investigation, police observed evidence of illicit narcotics within the vehicle and the driver was arrested in relation to drug trafficking related offences. Police searched the vehicle and seized large quantities of narcotics including approximately 240 grams of suspected methamphetamine; approximately 98 grams of suspected cocaine; drug paraphernalia.The driver was charged with several motor vehicle infractions including driving without due care and attention, having tinted windows on the vehicle, and stunting. The pickup truck was also impounded. The drug trafficking investigation is still ongoing.
The Victoria Police Department is advising that a temporary road closure will be in effect along a portion of Dallas Road on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. Triathlon Canada is hosting the Super Sprint & Relay National Championships. VicPD officers will be providing site security and monitoring road closures on Dallas Road between Cook Street and Memorial Crescent. Victoria’s Clover Point loop will also be closed for the event. Traffic detours will be in place from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. The Clover Point loop will re-open around 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23. We ask drivers to remain patient while cyclists are in the area for the event and thank our communities for their support.
NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have called off an ambitious $30 million rescue mission to save the 20-year-old Swift Observatory after the rescue spacecraft, Link, suffered persistent orientation and control failures. The space telescope, which lost altitude rapidly due to intense solar activity, is now doomed to fall from its current orbit and disintegrate in Earth's atmosphere no earlier than October, while also casting uncertainty over a similar planned rescue attempt for the aging Hubble Space Telescope.
There has been a massive bombardment in the city of Kyiv as well as 28 other locations in Ukraine using missiles and drones by the Russian government, leading to the deaths of 16 people and damage to civilian infrastructure and important infrastructure. This happened because of the scarcity of American-made Patriots in Ukraine, forcing the President of Ukraine to call for more assistance from his allies. It is interesting to note that the countries neighboring Ukraine like Poland, Romania, and Moldova have issued warnings regarding airspace violation.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Thursday released the picture of a an Indian origin man who is said to be part of Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group. The United States district court also issued a federal arrest warrant against the man identified as Kamal.In a statement the FBI said, "Kamal is wanted for his alleged involvement in a transnational criminal organization engaged in conspiracy to interfere with commerce by extortion. This organization, The Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group, originated in the Punjab state of India and operated in the Central District of California and elsewhere." "On July 1, , a federal arrest warrant was issued for Kamal in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, California, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Interfere with Commerce by Extortion," the statement added.
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