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CTV News
30-06-2025
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Man arrested after stabbing in White Rock, B.C.
The White Rock RCMP detachment is seen in this photo from the BC RCMP website. Mounties in White Rock, B.C., are investigating after a man was injured in a stabbing near the city's waterfront Sunday night. A statement from the White Rock RCMP says officers responded to 911 calls about a fight involving a knife in the 1100 block of Oxford Street at approximately 9:50 p.m. When police arrived they conducted a 'a high-risk traffic stop' on a vehicle attempting to leave the scene, the statement said. A man who matched the description of one of the suspects involved in the fight was found inside the vehicle and was arrested. The stabbing victim was found at the scene and was treated by paramedics for 'injuries consistent with being slashed,' according to police. The suspect was scheduled to appear in court Monday. 'We want to thank the 911 callers who gave timely information which enabled us to locate and arrest the suspect quickly,' Const. Chantal Sears said in the statement. 'This incident is isolated,' Sears added. 'Both parties are known to each other.'
CTV News
24-06-2025
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Video shows break and enter suspect wanted by police in White Rock, B.C.
The White Rock RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a break and enter suspect. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Police in White Rock, B.C. are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect in a break and enter incident that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning. Officers were called to a break-in at a business in the 1300 block of Johnston Road just before 6 a.m., White Rock RCMP said in a statement Tuesday. Police have released surveillance video taken at the scene, which shows the suspect picking up an object off the ground and using it to smash the window of the business, before climbing inside. The suspect, described by police as wearing a white hoodie, baseball cap, grey track pants and brown shoes, fled the area before officers arrived. 'While we recognize that the suspect's face isn't clear, we believe someone may know him or recognize his clothing,' said Const. Chantal Sears in the release. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact White Rock RCMP at 604-545-4800.' White Rock RCMP are also investigating a second break and enter in the 15200 block of Russell Drive, reported just two hours later on the same day. Investigators are looking into both incidents and working to determine if they are related, police said.
CTV News
02-06-2025
- Health
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RCMP warn parents of rise of online bullying, exploitation among youth in White Rock, B.C.
Police in White Rock, B.C., are urging parents to be cautious of their children's phone use amid an increase of explicit content sharing and bullying online. White Rock RCMP issued a statement Monday morning describing a noticed increase in 'negative behaviours' on the internet, particularly on apps that users believe can not be traced back to them, alongside a reminder that youth aged 12 and older can be charged with Criminal Code offences for online misconduct. This includes serious offences such as sharing intimate images of another youth without consent, online harassment, or making threats through digital platforms. Children and teenagers are advised to never share personal or explicit photos or videos, and to not talk to strangers online — even if they seem to be a child or teenager themselves. Any suspicious or uncomfortable behavior should be reported to a trusted adult, said the RCMP. 'If you wouldn't want your parent, teacher or coach to see what you are sending, it's probably not appropriate to send,' said Youth Relations Officer Const. Chantal Sears, in a news release. 'Social media apps such as Snapchat and Discord, and others, can be traced back to you even after what you have sent disappears or is deleted. It's important to treat your online life as you would your regular life.' As for parents, the RCMP recommended they work to gain a better understanding of what apps their child uses, who they are talking to online, and what content they are sharing. Boundaries should be set, with clear rules established for when screen time is allowed and where in the home devices can be used. 'I have yet to investigate a file where nude images were sent from the kitchen or family room. They have always been sent from the bedroom or bathroom with parents or guardians present inside the home,' said Sears. Conversations should be embarked on regarding online behavior and what content is appropriate, and parents should create a safe space for their child or children to report anything uncomfortable they experience online. The RCMP suggests enabling privacy settings on all devices. Sudden changes in behavior, secrecy about phone use, or receiving gifts or money can be 'red flags' that signal there may be issues online, Mounties said.
