BC Prosecution Service Media Statements
Last updated on December 19, 2024December 19, 2024
BC Prosecution Service announces no charges in use of force by Vernon RCMP officers
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that no charges have been approved against two officers from the Vernon RCMP detachment involved in a non-fatal use of force on June 30, 2021.
December 18, 2024
BC Prosecution Service approves charges against two Central Saanich Police Service officers
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that charges under the Criminal Code have been approved against two Central Saanich Police Service officers, Sgt. Matthew Ball and Cst. Ryan Johnston, in connection with incidents that occurred in the District of Central Saanich.
December 6, 2024
BC Prosecution Service announces decision on review of charge assessment involving a fatal collision
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that it has conducted a senior-level review of the charge assessment decision that was made on November 25, 2024, in relation to a fatal collision that occurred on November 29, 2023, in Kamloops.
November 26, 2024
BC Prosecution Service announces stay of proceedings against Chilliwack RCMP officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that a stay of proceedings has been directed in relation to charges against Cst. Keven Biagioni of the Chilliwack RCMP detachment who was involved in a non-fatal use of force during an arrest on January 12, 2021.
October 25, 2024
BC Prosecution Service approves charges of mischief and uttering threats against Kamloops RCMP officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that charges under the Criminal Code have been approved against a Kamloops RCMP officer, Cst. Adrian Griffith, in connection with an incident that occurred in Kamloops on March 20, 2024.
October 24, 2024
BC Prosecution Service announces appointment of a Special Prosecutor
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that Gail Barnes has been appointed as a Special Prosecutor following an investigation by the Nanaimo RCMP into allegations of offences that allegedly occurred on September 2, 2024, in Nanaimo
September 27, 2024
BC Prosecution Service approves charge against VPD officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that a Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) charge has been approved against a VPD officer, Sgt. William Briscoe, in connection with a collision that occurred in Vancouver on September 29, 2023
September 19, 2024
BC Prosecution Service releases the 2023/24 Annual Report
Victoria – Today, the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) released its 2023/24 Annual Report, which
provides information about:
July 24, 2024
BC Prosecution Service approves charges of assault and mischief against Kamloops RCMP officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that charges under the Criminal Code have been approved against a Kamloops RCMP officer, Cst. David Tucker, in connection with an incident that occurred in Kamloops on July 31, 2023.
July 23, 2024
BC Prosecution Service approves Motor Vehicle Act offences against Port Moody Police Department officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that charges under the Motor Vehicle Act have been approved against a Port Moody Police Department officer, Sgt. Kris Sledding, in connection with an incident that occurred in Port Moody on July 25, 2023.
June 28, 2024
BC Prosecution Service announces no charges in use of force by Kamloops RCMP officers
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that no charges have been approved against three officers from the Kamloops RCMP detachment involved in a non-fatal use of force on June 23, 2020.
June 20, 2024
BC Prosecution Service approves Motor Vehicle Act charge against Surrey Police Service officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that a charge of excessive speeding under the Motor Vehicle Act has been approved against Surrey Police Service Cst. Jared Cebryk in connection with an incident that occurred in Surrey on June 18, 2023.
April 26, 2024
BC Prosecution Service announces Mental Illness and Mental Disorder (MEN 1) policy
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) today released its new Mental Illness and Mental
Disorder (MEN 1) policy.
April 23, 2024
BC Prosecution Service announces no charges approved in fatal shooting of Jared Lowndes
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that no charges have been approved against three officers from Campbell River RCMP detachment involved in a fatal shooting of Jared Lowndes on July 8, 2021.
April 9, 2024
BC Prosecution Service Continues Crown Counsel Hiring Process
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) continues to need Crown Counsel to fill vacant
positions in offices in the Lower Mainland and Victoria.
April 5, 2024
Stay of proceedings relating to charges arising out of the death of Dale Culver
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that there is no longer a reasonable
prospect of conviction regarding charges that had previously been approved against two members
of the Prince George RMCP involved in the arrest of Dale Culver on July 18, 2017, in Prince George.
March 26, 2024
BC Prosecution Service releases further bail data
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today further bail data manually collected
between November 2022 and December 2023.
March 21, 2024
BC Prosecution Service announces no charges approved following use of force by Vancouver police officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that no charges have been approved against an officer with the Vancouver Police Department involved in a non-fatal use of force on May 30, 2022.
March 4, 2024
BC Prosecution Service - Announces Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that John M. Gordon KC has been appointed as a Special Prosecutor involving an investigation being conducted by the Port Moody Police Department (PMPD) into allegations of campaign finance irregularities in West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager’s campaign for the municipal election held in October 2022.
March 1, 2024
No Charges Approved Following Motor Vehicle Incident Involving VPD Officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that no charges have been approved against an officer with the Vancouver Police Department involved in a collision with a suspected stolen vehicle on March 3, 2020.
February 27, 2024
BC Prosecution Service Announces Stay of Proceedings Against RCMP Dog Handler
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that a stay of proceedings has been entered on a charge of assault causing bodily harm that had been laid against Cst. Simon Courtoreille of the Abbotsford Police Department.
February 16, 2024
BC Prosecution Service announces changes to the Hate Crimes (HAT 1) policy
Victoria – Today the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced revisions to the Hate Crimes (HAT 1) policy.
February 13, 2024
Special Prosecutor approves assault charges following Vancouver investigation
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that Chris Johnson KC has been appointed as a Special Prosecutor following an investigation by the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) into assaults which allegedly occurred on February 2, 2024, near the provincial courthouse at 222 Main Street. One of the alleged victims is a Crown Counsel, employed with the BCPS.
January 19, 2024
ADAG Stepping Down
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that Assistant Deputy Attorney General (ADAG), Peter Juk KC, will retire from the BC public service, stepping down as head of the BCPS effective March 15, 2024.
January 4, 2024
BC Prosecution Service Approves Charges Against Vancouver Special Municipal Constable
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that a charge of assault has been approved against Vancouver Special Municipal Constable (SMC) Omar Ahmed Flores following an incident that is alleged to have occurred at the Vancouver Police Department jail on January 7, 2023.