Chief Constable’s Commendation – Cst. Mike Thiessen
Is officially commended for demonstrating the highest standards of police conduct in a single incident where there was a high risk of danger.
INTOXICATED DINER ASSAULTS OFFICERS
West Vancouver – Charges will be recommended against a 28 year old female from North Vancouver after four officers were assaulted.
UPDATE – Serious injuries caused by vehicle travelling wrong way on highway 1.
On November 22nd, 2023, Alexandra Georgson, 29, of Fernie BC, was charged with five counts of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle causing bodily harm. Mrs Georgson will appear in court on December 13th, 2023. As this matter is now before the courts, Police will not make any further comments regarding the details of this incident.
18th Annual West Vancouver Emergency Services Gift Drive
West Vancouver – It is time to help North Shore children and families in need this holiday season.
Deputy Chief’s Citation – Sgt. Schafer
in 2018, Sgt Schafer, while still a constable, was reassigned to the VPD lead Project Territory – Task Force Tourniquet. This was a multijurisdictional joint forces operation consisting of police members from partnering agencies across the Lower Mainland. The investigation had a $6 million budget and targeted the Red Scorpions and the Kang Crime Group who were responsible for the most violent events in the region at the time.
Care Aid Charged
West Vancouver – West Vancouver Police are reminding the public to ensure diligence when hiring a care aid. This comes after 51-year-old Rubina Walji, of Surrey, was charged with breaching her conditions not engage in work as a caregiver.
West Vancouver Police Honoured for Impaired Driving Enforcement
The West Vancouver Police received an award from Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for taking the most impaired drivers off the road (per capita) in the Metro Vancouver region in 2022.
Two notable impaired driving investigations in the past week showcase some of the work WVPD officers do to combat impaired driving.
West Vancouver Police Honoured for Impaired Driving Enforcement
West Vancouver – The West Vancouver Police received an award from Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for taking the most impaired drivers off the road (per capita) in the Metro Vancouver region in 2022.
Update: Charges laid in West Vancouver Assaults
West Vancouver – Charges have been laid after a series of assaults on a West Vancouver Transit bus and a nearby residence.
Suspect arrested after a series of assaults.
West Vancouver – On September 19th, 2023, West Vancouver Police responded to a call of multiple assaults on a West Vancouver Transit Bus in the 5700 block of Marine Dr.