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07 Feb

Fourth Youth Hockey Player Arrested in Nova Scotia Hazing-Linked Sexual Assault Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadahazing allegations, Nova Scotia, RCMP, sexual assault investigation, youth hockey

Nova Scotia (Rajeev Sharma): Police in Nova Scotia have arrested a fourth youth hockey player in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation linked to alleged hazing incidents involving a team in the Truro area, authorities said. The Colchester County District RCMP confirmed that the youth was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with sexual assault and assault causing choking. The arrest follows the detention of three other young players earlier this week on similar charges. According to police, the investigation began after a youth reported being sexually assaulted during a private hockey team gathering in Colchester…

30 Jan

Stepfather of Missing Nova Scotia Children Charged With Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaDaniel Martell, Jack Sullivan, Lilly Sullivan, missing children, Nova Scotia, RCMP, sexual assault charges

Nova Scotia (Rajeev Sharma): Daniel Martell, the stepfather of two Nova Scotia children who vanished nearly nine months ago, has been charged with sexual assault, assault and forcible confinement, CBC News has confirmed. Nova Scotia RCMP said Martell, 34, was arrested on Monday and now faces three charges related to an adult complainant. Police emphasized that the charges do not involve a child. Martell is scheduled to appear in Pictou provincial court on March 2. At the time of the children’s disappearance in May last year, Martell was living with Lilly and Jack Sullivan and their mother in the rural…

28 Jan

Surrey Urges Ottawa to Declare Federal Emergency as Extortion Cases Surge

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaBrenda Locke, federal state of emergency, organized crime, RCMP, Surrey extortion

Surrey, B.C, January 28, 2026: The City of Surrey is calling on the federal government to declare a state of emergency in response to a sharp rise in extortion cases, with police recording 35 suspected incidents in the city so far this month alone. Surrey city council unanimously approved a motion brought forward by Mayor Brenda Locke during a public hearing Monday night, citing growing concerns over organized crime, intimidation and targeted shootings. “The City of Surrey is experiencing an acute and escalating crisis of organized extortion, intimidation, and targeted shootings resulting in fear, trauma, and economic harm to residents…

24 Jan

RCMP Task Force Probes 111 Foreign Nationals in Extortion Network; Majority Linked to Punjab, New Details on Overseas Gangsters Surface

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingCanada, RCMP

Chandigarh/Vancouver: A special task force formed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in British Columbia is currently investigating 111 foreign nationals in connection with a series of extortion cases, with a significant number of the suspects reportedly tracing their origins to Punjab. Officials associated with the probe clarified that the investigation is being conducted strictly on the basis of evidence and intelligence inputs, and not with the intent to target any specific community. The inquiry relies heavily on CCTV recordings, digital trails, financial data and forensic material to establish links between suspects and the alleged crimes. The task force…

21 Jan

Surrey Extortion Crisis Deepens as RCMP Charge 7, Deport 9, and Probe 111 Foreign Nationals

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaBC Extortion Task Force, Canada deportations, RCMP, South Asian Community, Surrey extortion

SURREY (Rajeev Sharma): — British Columbia police say they are intensifying efforts to dismantle extortion networks as investigations stretch beyond provincial borders, resulting in multiple criminal charges, deportations, and immigration reviews. Assistant RCMP Commissioner John Brewer said authorities are “actively hunting” extortion suspects across B.C., Alberta, and Ontario, as criminals adapt their tactics in response to enforcement pressure. Providing a four-month update since the launch of the BC Extortion Task Force, Brewer emphasized that law enforcement remains focused on arresting suspects and removing those without legal standing in Canada. Police are working closely with the Canada Border Services Agency, which…

27 Aug

Man Dies After Incident at Prince Rupert Summer Carnival, Investigations Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBritish Columbia, Prince Rupert, RCMP, Shooting Star Amusements, Summer Carnival, Zipper ride

Prince Rupert, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma) — A man died after being found unconscious at the Prince Rupert Summer Carnival on Tuesday night.RCMP said they received a call around 10:40 p.m. PT about an injured man near one of the rides. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. The incident reportedly took place near the carnival’s thrill ride, the Zipper.Police confirmed that an investigation is underway, with WorkSafeBC and the B.C. Coroners Service also involved. The area has been cordoned off as officials continue their work.In response, Shooting Star Amusements, which operates the carnival, announced that it would not open…

30 Jul

Retired RCMP Officer Charged with Aggravated Assault in 2019 Eckville Shooting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingEckville Shooting, RCMP

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has charged a retired RCMP officer with aggravated assault following a 2019 shooting incident in Eckville, Alberta. On April 6, 2019, ASIRT was directed by the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate an RCMP shooting that left a vehicle occupant injured after being shot in the cheek during a stolen property investigation. ASIRT’s investigation concluded there were reasonable grounds to believe an offence had been committed. The case was then referred to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS), which determined the evidence met the standard for prosecution. As a result,…