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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Yahoo
North Vancouver man charged with impersonating RCMP officer
North Vancouver police say a man has been charged with impersonating an RCMP officer. The police department said they arrested the man earlier this year after he was reported driving a Ford F-150 with flashing lights like an emergency vehicle. In a Thursday news release, North Vancouver RCMP said the driver had allegedly pulled over a white Tesla and identified himself as an RCMP officer. An earlier news release in March said the driver was not wearing a police uniform, did not have any police equipment and did not provide police identification. Now, Wayne Church of North Vancouver has been charged with personating a peace officer and using equipment likely to cause the public to believe he was a peace officer. 'Question suspicious behaviour,' say police Police believe there could be additional victims who were pulled over by the same man. "We want to ensure the community feels empowered to question suspicious behaviour," Cpl. Mansoor Sahak said in a news release. "If something doesn't feel right during a traffic stop, trust your instincts and take steps to verify the officer's identity. Your caution could help prevent further incidents and assist in ongoing investigations." RCMP recommend verifying police identification if you suspect you have been pulled over by a police impersonator. You can request to see an officer's badge with photo ID displaying their regimental number. If you are still uncertain about the legitimacy of a stop, police recommend calling 911 immediately and expressing your concerns. "The dispatcher can verify if an officer is conducting a traffic stop in your area.… Genuine officers will understand and support your caution," reads the release.
Global News
17-07-2025
- Global News
Were you pulled over by a man impersonating a North Vancouver RCMP officer?
A man has been charged with impersonating a North Vancouver RCMP officer and police believe there might be other victims. On March 1, North Vancouver RCMP were informed that a man driving a Ford F-150 had pulled over a Tesla driver. The man had reportedly identified himself as a North Vancouver RCMP officer, and police said his vehicle had lights that resembled those of an emergency vehicle. Wayne Church of North Vancouver was charged on June 24 with impersonating a peace officer and using equipment likely to cause the public to believe he was a peace officer. Police are now urging anyone else who Church may have pulled over to contact them. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Police are offering tips to anyone who may suspect they have been pulled over by a police impersonator,' Cpl. Mansoor Sahak, media relations officer for the North Vancouver RCMP, said in a statement. Story continues below advertisement 'Public safety is our top priority, and we want to ensure the community feels empowered to question suspicious behaviour. If something doesn't feel right during a traffic stop, trust your instincts and take steps to verify the officer's identity. Your caution could help prevent further incidents and assist in ongoing investigations.' 1:00 Former RCMP officer facing trial for alleged offense while on bail RCMP is offering some ways to protect yourself if you suspect you have been pulled over by a police impersonator: * Verify identification: Police carry official badges with photo ID cards displaying their regimental number. You can request to see this identification. * Contact authorities: If uncertain about the legitimacy of the stop, call 911 immediately. Provide your location and express your concerns. The dispatcher can verify if an officer is conducting a traffic stop in your area. * Trust your instincts: If something feels amiss, inform the individual that you're contacting the police to verify their identity. Genuine officers will understand and support your caution.
CBC
17-07-2025
- CBC
North Vancouver man charged with impersonating RCMP officer
North Vancouver police say a man has been charged with impersonating an RCMP officer. The police department said they arrested the man earlier this year after he was reported driving a Ford F-150 with flashing lights like an emergency vehicle. In a Thursday news release, North Vancouver RCMP said the driver had allegedly pulled over a white Tesla and identified himself as an RCMP officer. An earlier news release in March said the driver was not wearing a police uniform, did not have any police equipment and did not provide police identification. Now, Wayne Church of North Vancouver has been charged with personating a peace officer and using equipment likely to cause the public to believe he was a peace officer. 'Question suspicious behaviour,' say police Police believe there could be additional victims who were pulled over by the same man. "We want to ensure the community feels empowered to question suspicious behaviour," Cpl. Mansoor Sahak said in a news release. "If something doesn't feel right during a traffic stop, trust your instincts and take steps to verify the officer's identity. Your caution could help prevent further incidents and assist in ongoing investigations." RCMP recommend verifying police identification if you suspect you have been pulled over by a police impersonator. You can request to see an officer's badge with photo ID displaying their regimental number. If you are still uncertain about the legitimacy of a stop, police recommend calling 911 immediately and expressing your concerns. "The dispatcher can verify if an officer is conducting a traffic stop in your area.… Genuine officers will understand and support your caution," reads the release.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
North Vancouver man charged with impersonating police officer
North Vancouver RCMP shared this photo of a truck seized from someone who was arrested for impersonating an officer. Charges have been laid against a North Vancouver man accused of impersonating a police officer, Mounties announced Thursday. The North Vancouver RCMP says on March 1 officers were alerted to a man driving a Ford F-150 that pulled over a Tesla. 'During the interaction, the driver of the F-150 allegedly identified himself as a North Vancouver RCMP officer and it's alleged that his vehicle had lights that resembled emergency vehicle lights,' reads a news release from the detachment. The alleged fake Mountie was arrested a few days later and released with a court date. On June 24, the B.C. Prosecution Service charged Wayne Church, born in 1966, with impersonating a police officer and using equipment likely to cause the public to believe he was a police officer. Church is next due in court July 23. 'Police are offering tips to anyone who may suspect they have been pulled over by a police impersonator,' said spokesperson Cpl. Mansoor Sahak, in the release. 'Public safety is our top priority, and we want to ensure the community feels empowered to question suspicious behaviour. If something doesn't feel right during a traffic stop, trust your instincts and take steps to verify the officer's identity. Your caution could help prevent further incidents and assist in ongoing investigations.' If you suspect you were pulled over by a fake cop, Mounties say to ask to see the officer's identification card and badge. If suspicious, police say to call 911 so a dispatcher can verify if an officer is conducting a traffic stop in the area. 'Trust your instincts: If something feels amiss, inform the individual that you're contacting the police to verify their identity,' the release reads. 'Genuine officers will understand and support your caution.'
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
1 injured in shooting at Wayne church on Sunday
One person was injured in a shooting at a Wayne church on Sunday morning, police say. The suspected shooter was reportedly killed by a security guard.
