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Fire crews battle a fire at the Ricky’s All Day Grill at Burnside Road and Douglas Friday morning. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Victoria police says arson destroyed Ricky’s restaurant

The fire destroyed Ricky’s All Day Grill on Douglas Street

  • Jun 22, 2023
Fire crews battle a fire at the Ricky’s All Day Grill at Burnside Road and Douglas Friday morning. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Victoria police are looking to identify a suspect in a series of incidents that occurred in the early morning hours of June 14 in Fernwood. (Courtesy VicPD)

VIDEO: Victoria police seek early morning prowler caught on camera

Suspect described as Caucasian man, about 5’10” with a slim build and short hair

Victoria police are looking to identify a suspect in a series of incidents that occurred in the early morning hours of June 14 in Fernwood. (Courtesy VicPD)
Members of the Victoria and Saanich police departments accessed the personal information of a local critic while using a police database without the authority to do so. Pictured are Saanich police Chief Dean Duthie (left) and Victoria police Chief Del Manak. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria, Saanich police forces improperly surveyed accountability critic

B.C.’s privacy watchdog found police ran man’s name through database without authority

Members of the Victoria and Saanich police departments accessed the personal information of a local critic while using a police database without the authority to do so. Pictured are Saanich police Chief Dean Duthie (left) and Victoria police Chief Del Manak. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria police are asking for the public’s help. (Black Press Media file photo)

VicPD searches for suspicious black vehicle after hit and run

The wanted vehicle fled the scene after the collision on Bay Street

Victoria police are asking for the public’s help. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria police and bylaw officers will begin increased enforcement on people sheltering in Topaz Park. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police, bylaw officers target enforcement at those sheltering at Victoria park

Police said actions due to concerns, people must pack up structures by 7 a.m. daily

Victoria police and bylaw officers will begin increased enforcement on people sheltering in Topaz Park. (Black Press Media file photo)
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Police liaisons dropped as Greater Victoria school district eyes expert supports

Board ends program amid concern for marginalized students, lack of police interaction protocols

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Victoria police are asking for video of the 1200-block of Douglas Street from around 8 a.m. on May 24, when an alleged assault took place. (Black Press Media file photo)

One taken to hospital after alleged assault in Victoria

Police are asking for video of the May 24 morning incident where vehicle window also smashed

Victoria police are asking for video of the 1200-block of Douglas Street from around 8 a.m. on May 24, when an alleged assault took place. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria police hope to identify a suspect in an April assault. (Courtesy VicPD)

Victoria police seek cane-carrying suspect in April assault

Suspect is described as 55 to 65 years old, 6’2” with a large build, grey beard

Victoria police hope to identify a suspect in an April assault. (Courtesy VicPD)
Victoria police are looking for Delmer Esau after he was last seen on June 1 in Esquimalt. (Photo courtesy of VicPD)
Victoria police are looking for Delmer Esau after he was last seen on June 1 in Esquimalt. (Photo courtesy of VicPD)
Victoria police seized more than 2,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes and $65,000 in cash after executing two search warrants. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)

More than 2,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes seized in Greater Victoria

Victoria investigators seize more than half a million dollars in contraband tobacco, cash

Victoria police seized more than 2,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes and $65,000 in cash after executing two search warrants. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)
A BC Transit bus in Victoria. (Black Press Media file)

Person in wheelchair hit by BC Transit bus in downtown Victoria

Collision at Douglas and Belleville Street on Tuesday night

A BC Transit bus in Victoria. (Black Press Media file)
A man was arrested early Monday morning in Vic West after officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter. Police say the man has already been arrested 12 times this year and is relatively new to the region. (Black Press Media file photo)

Unlucky 13: Man arrested Monday morning in Victoria has already been arrested 12 times this year

Described as ‘relatively new to Victoria,’ suspect has had 44 police contacts already this year

A man was arrested early Monday morning in Vic West after officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter. Police say the man has already been arrested 12 times this year and is relatively new to the region. (Black Press Media file photo)
The mother of a newborn baby found dead April 26 is receiving medical care and support according to Victoria police.(Black Press Media file photo)

Baby found in Victoria parking lot died of natural causes, mother located

Major crimes investigating, mother receiving care, support: Victoria police

The mother of a newborn baby found dead April 26 is receiving medical care and support according to Victoria police.(Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria Police said a dead newborn baby was found in a parking lot on April 26. VicPD (Black Press Media file photo)

Mom sought by police after newborn baby found dead at Victoria parking lot

Police concerned for the welfare of the child’s mother

Victoria Police said a dead newborn baby was found in a parking lot on April 26. VicPD (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria police believe these individuals are involved in various wallets being taken from a recreation facility in early April before the credit cards inside were used for purchases. (Courtesy of VicPD)

Victoria police seeks suspects after credit cards from taken wallets at rec centre used

At least two wallets were taken from a recreation facility earlier this month

Victoria police believe these individuals are involved in various wallets being taken from a recreation facility in early April before the credit cards inside were used for purchases. (Courtesy of VicPD)
Staff members try to stop a suspect from smashing glass displays with a hammer at a Victoria jewelry store on April 15. (Courtesy of VicPD/YouTube)

Suspect smashes displays with hammer at Victoria jewelry store

Police looking to identify the suspect who fled the shop after being confronted by staff

Staff members try to stop a suspect from smashing glass displays with a hammer at a Victoria jewelry store on April 15. (Courtesy of VicPD/YouTube)
A man has been charged with 10 counts of sexual assault with a weapon after Victoria Police say a number of women were splashed with an unknown liquid. (Black Press Media file photo)

Charges laid in connection to downtown Victoria chemical liquid attacks

Ten counts of sexual assault with a weapon have been laid

A man has been charged with 10 counts of sexual assault with a weapon after Victoria Police say a number of women were splashed with an unknown liquid. (Black Press Media file photo)
A police officer was disarmed during an altercation with two Victoria club-goers. (Black Press Media file photo)
A police officer was disarmed during an altercation with two Victoria club-goers. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria’s Inner Harbour was packed as crowds gathered to celebrate the return of in-person Canada Day activities with live music, food, and vendors in 2022. Council has approved at least $245,000 in funding for downtown revitalization events set for summer 2023. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

New summer events eyed for downtown Victoria with $245K in funding

Councillor says plans still in the works but events could include mix of interests

Victoria’s Inner Harbour was packed as crowds gathered to celebrate the return of in-person Canada Day activities with live music, food, and vendors in 2022. Council has approved at least $245,000 in funding for downtown revitalization events set for summer 2023. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
A Caledonia Avenue home in Victoria was damaged by a fire on April 20, 2022. Almost a years later, police arrested a Nanaimo man and charged him with arson in what is being called a targeted offence. (Black Press Media file photo)

Nanaimo man charged with arson for ‘targeted’ fire at Ukrainian pastor’s Victoria home

Daughter injured as five family members had to escape the blaze, VicPD says accused knew family

A Caledonia Avenue home in Victoria was damaged by a fire on April 20, 2022. Almost a years later, police arrested a Nanaimo man and charged him with arson in what is being called a targeted offence. (Black Press Media file photo)