Victoria Police Department

The Victoria Police Department had a busy weekend, with Saturday being particularly busy. (Black Press Media file photo)

Explosion, grass fires keep Victoria police busy

Weekend sees higher-than-average call volume for VicPD

 

Victoria police are asking anyone who sees Ajia Richardson to call 911. (Courtesy VicPD)

Victoria police search for wanted man

Ajia Richardson was last seen in Victoria’s Burnside Gorge neighbourhood Friday

 

Black Press Media reporter Austin Westphal scopes the firearms on display at the Victoria Police Department to weed the real from the fake during a VicPd show and tell Feb. 9. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

‘Like clockwork’: VicPD says fake guns almost as common as the real thing

Victoria police officers seize average of 8 firearms per month in 2022

 

Victoria police are asking those with information to come forward as they investigate a series of incidents in which multiple downtown businesses had glass windows smashed Wednesday (Feb. 8) morning. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)

Police seek suspect after Wednesday morning window-smashing spree downtown

Investigators aware of at least six different businesses that have had windows broken

Victoria police are asking those with information to come forward as they investigate a series of incidents in which multiple downtown businesses had glass windows smashed Wednesday (Feb. 8) morning. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)
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Group attack in downtown Victoria leaves victim hospitalized

Police have not yet made any arrests related to incident on 500-block of Yates Street

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The replica firearm seized from the man as shown. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)

Alberta man wanted on multiple warrants arrested in Victoria

Victoria police say replica handgun, stolen vehicle discovered in his possession

The replica firearm seized from the man as shown. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)
Ian Indridson was last seen on Jan. 10, 2022, and investigators believe he may be in danger. (Courtesy of VicPD)

Police continue search for Victoria man missing for a year

Ian Indridson is described as Caucasian, 5’11”, with a slim build and short salt and pepper hair.

Ian Indridson was last seen on Jan. 10, 2022, and investigators believe he may be in danger. (Courtesy of VicPD)
Victoria police have arrested a man in connection with a series of assaults where women reported having a “chemical liquid” splashed or sprayed on their legs. (Black Press Media file photo)

VicPD arrest man connected to ‘chemical liquid’ attacks, look for more victims

In November, police responded to two similar incidents involving an unknown chemical liquid

Victoria police have arrested a man in connection with a series of assaults where women reported having a “chemical liquid” splashed or sprayed on their legs. (Black Press Media file photo)
Tyler Desorcy was last seen in downtown Victoria on December 30, 2020. (Courtesy VicPD)

Police continue search for Victoria man missing 2 years

Tyler Desorcy is Indigenous, 5 ft. 9, with dark brown hair and brown eyes

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Tyler Desorcy was last seen in downtown Victoria on December 30, 2020. (Courtesy VicPD)
Investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating missing 38-year-old Melissa McDevitt, after she failed to board a flight from Victoria to Vancouver on Saturday (Dec. 10). (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)

MISSING: Police find 38-year-old woman’s car near Sooke Potholes

Melissa McDevitt was supposed to fly from Victoria to Vancouver, but never got on the plane

Investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating missing 38-year-old Melissa McDevitt, after she failed to board a flight from Victoria to Vancouver on Saturday (Dec. 10). (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)
James Allin, 52, is wanted after his statutory release was suspended. Allin was on parole for robbery with a firearm and is believed to be an immediate threat to the public. (Courtesy VicPD)

UPDATE: Victoria police say wanted man may be downtown

James Allin is wanted Canada-wide after his statutory release was suspended

James Allin, 52, is wanted after his statutory release was suspended. Allin was on parole for robbery with a firearm and is believed to be an immediate threat to the public. (Courtesy VicPD)
The emergency entrance at Royal Jubilee Hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)
The emergency entrance at Royal Jubilee Hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)
Police have arrested the suspect they think is involved in a series of armed robberies related to online listings for used gaming systems. (Black Press Media file photo)

Suspect arrested after four armed robberies in Greater Victoria

Used Victoria works with police after robberies linked to gaming system postings

Police have arrested the suspect they think is involved in a series of armed robberies related to online listings for used gaming systems. (Black Press Media file photo)
A woman investigated by VicPD for impaired driving winds up with an assault charge after an early morning stop on Oct. 22. (Black Press Media file photo)

Mischief call leads to impaired driving sanctions, assault charge for Victoria driver

Officer originally flagged down over mischief call in 500-block of Yates Street

A woman investigated by VicPD for impaired driving winds up with an assault charge after an early morning stop on Oct. 22. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria man Scott Graham went missing in Spain in mid-July. (Courtesy Georgia Graham)

Missing Victoria man found dead in Spain

Scott Graham went missing while travelling in July

Victoria man Scott Graham went missing in Spain in mid-July. (Courtesy Georgia Graham)
Police obtained CCTV footage and have released two images of a suspect after an incident on a BC Transit bus. (Courtesy VicPD)

Man wanted in Ontario arrested following alleged knife threat on Victoria bus

Bus driver told police the man brandished knife at him on Sept. 15

Police obtained CCTV footage and have released two images of a suspect after an incident on a BC Transit bus. (Courtesy VicPD)
This map shows the ceremonial procession route set to take place on Monday (Sept. 19) as part of the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in the United Kingdom. (Courtesy of B.C. Office of Protocol)

Police, CCTV and road closures in Downtown Victoria planned for Queen’s procession

Government, Fort Street and Quadra will be closed for portions of Monday (Sept. 19)

This map shows the ceremonial procession route set to take place on Monday (Sept. 19) as part of the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in the United Kingdom. (Courtesy of B.C. Office of Protocol)
Victoria police found the missing man on Saturday (Aug. 13). (Courtesy VicPD)

FOUND: Police finds high-risk senior

The 72-year-old was reported missing and found on Saturday (Aug. 13)

Victoria police found the missing man on Saturday (Aug. 13). (Courtesy VicPD)
Police in Victoria arrested Cameron Gamble Aug. 16. (Courtesy VicPD)
Police in Victoria arrested Cameron Gamble Aug. 16. (Courtesy VicPD)
Victoria man Scott Graham has been missing in Spain since mid-July when he lost his phone, passport, and possibly his kidney-transplant medication. (Courtesy Georgia Graham)
Victoria man Scott Graham has been missing in Spain since mid-July when he lost his phone, passport, and possibly his kidney-transplant medication. (Courtesy Georgia Graham)