Westshore RCMP

West Shore RCMP detachment vehicles. (Black Press Media file photo)

West Shore RCMP investigating white panel van incident in Metchosin

Police looking for more information after three women approached on the side of the road

West Shore RCMP detachment vehicles. (Black Press Media file photo)
A man was charged after a bathroom was vandalized in a Langford park Thursday (Sept. 1). (Black Press Media file photo)

Langford park vandalism leads to arrests, charge

Police discovered two names burned into a public toilet seat

A man was charged after a bathroom was vandalized in a Langford park Thursday (Sept. 1). (Black Press Media file photo)
West Shore RCMP seized this weapon from a 68-year-old man in Langford. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

Man arrested in Langford after stolen shotgun found during well-being check

Loaded shotgun found by West Shore RCMP officers during vehicle search

West Shore RCMP seized this weapon from a 68-year-old man in Langford. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
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UPDATE: Missing 21-year-old found safe

West Shore RCMP issued missing person alert on Aug. 15

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Jurisdictions policed by the West Shore RCMP in general saw a reduction in overall crime severity rates for 2021, the lone exception being View Royal, which experienced a slight increase from 2020 numbers. (Black Press Media file photo)

Crime levels trending downward on West Shore: StatsCan report

Langford leads way in crime severity reductions; overall and violent crimes drop

Jurisdictions policed by the West Shore RCMP in general saw a reduction in overall crime severity rates for 2021, the lone exception being View Royal, which experienced a slight increase from 2020 numbers. (Black Press Media file photo)
The West Shore RCMP is looking to reunite several sports cards with their rightful owner after they were found in a stolen vehicle. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

West Shore Mounties looking to reunite stolen sports cards with owner

Cards found after stolen vehicle recovered in Metchosin

The West Shore RCMP is looking to reunite several sports cards with their rightful owner after they were found in a stolen vehicle. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
Police closed off a section of Ocean Boulevard near Esquimalt Lagoon earlier Thursday while they investigated the discovery of a body in the ocean. Police ask anyone who was in the area and may have seen something suspicious to contact them. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

UPDATE: West Shore RCMP continues to investigate body found off Esquimalt Lagoon

Foul play not suspected, BC Coroners Service also investigating

Police closed off a section of Ocean Boulevard near Esquimalt Lagoon earlier Thursday while they investigated the discovery of a body in the ocean. Police ask anyone who was in the area and may have seen something suspicious to contact them. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
The West Shore RCMP detachment in Langford. (Black Press Media file photo)

West Shore RCMP searching for morning flasher in Metchosin

Man exposed himself to a woman jogging on the Galloping Goose Trail

The West Shore RCMP detachment in Langford. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has cleared police of any wrongdoing in the death of a Saanich teen. (Black Press Media file photo)

Watchdog clears West Shore RCMP of wrongdoing in Saanich teen’s death

19-year-old man died after driving off the road into the ocean in North Saanich

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has cleared police of any wrongdoing in the death of a Saanich teen. (Black Press Media file photo)
West Shore RCMP Const. Cole Brewer worked with Joseph Seward of the Songhees Nation to develop a new uniform patch which identifies officers as police in both English and Lekwungen. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

New West Shore RCMP uniform patch features Lekwungen translation

Identification patch a result of collaboration with Songhees Nation Language Department

West Shore RCMP Const. Cole Brewer worked with Joseph Seward of the Songhees Nation to develop a new uniform patch which identifies officers as police in both English and Lekwungen. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
The West Shore RCMP is asking the public for more information on this man, who is a suspect in multiple theft investigations. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
The West Shore RCMP is asking the public for more information on this man, who is a suspect in multiple theft investigations. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
West Shore RCMP arrested a 32-year-old man and seized thousands of doses of suspected narcotics during a search warrant execution on July 8. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

Weapons and thousands of suspected drug doses seized by West Shore RCMP

A 32-year-old man was arrested as part of the investigation

West Shore RCMP arrested a 32-year-old man and seized thousands of doses of suspected narcotics during a search warrant execution on July 8. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
A West Shore RCMP traffic officer points out the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition system on their cruiser. Police are cracking down on improperly displayed plates on vehicles. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

West Shore RCMP reminding motorists to display plates properly, ensure insurance up to date

40 vehicles were found with improperly displayed plates in just one hour of patrols

A West Shore RCMP traffic officer points out the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition system on their cruiser. Police are cracking down on improperly displayed plates on vehicles. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
The West Shore RCMP say a man reported missing on July 11 has been found safe. (Black Press Media file photo)

UPDATE: Missing man sought by West Shore RCMP found safe

The 51-year-old had been reported missing on July 11

The West Shore RCMP say a man reported missing on July 11 has been found safe. (Black Press Media file photo)
The N patch on a West Shore RCMP vest marks the pocket where naloxone is kept by officers. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

Man suffering from overdose saved in Langford

A 53-year-old man was found unresponsive around 3 a.m. on July 4

The N patch on a West Shore RCMP vest marks the pocket where naloxone is kept by officers. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
West Shore RCMP hopes someone will claim the cash found in Langford and turned in by a Good Samaritan. (Black Press Media file photo)

Good Samaritan turns in cash found on Langford street

West Shore RCMP seeks person who lost a large sum of money in the last month

West Shore RCMP hopes someone will claim the cash found in Langford and turned in by a Good Samaritan. (Black Press Media file photo)
West Shore RCMP is seeking footage of a June 28 motorcycle crash where a witness said a blue SUV was involved. (Black Press Media file photo)

West Shore RCMP seeks video of motorcycle crash on Sooke Road

Police looking for drivers who stopped at the scene

West Shore RCMP is seeking footage of a June 28 motorcycle crash where a witness said a blue SUV was involved. (Black Press Media file photo)
Motorists are being advised emergency repairs have closed a lane at the intersection of Island Highway and Atkins Road accessing Integra Tire. The closure is expected to be in place until June 30. (Courtesy Town of View Royal)
Motorists are being advised emergency repairs have closed a lane at the intersection of Island Highway and Atkins Road accessing Integra Tire. The closure is expected to be in place until June 30. (Courtesy Town of View Royal)
Kory Smith was reported missing to West Shore RCMP on Sunday, June 19. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

UPDATE: West Shore RCMP report missing man found, safe

49-year-old man last seen in Langford on Sunday afternoon, June 19

Kory Smith was reported missing to West Shore RCMP on Sunday, June 19. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
The West Shore RCMP detachment in Langford. (Black Press Media file photo)

Fatal Langford crash under investigation

59-year-old driver dies after collision with parked industrial vehicle

The West Shore RCMP detachment in Langford. (Black Press Media file photo)