BC Prosecution Service Media Statements

June 16, 2026

BC Prosecution Service announces no charges following incident involving Chilliwack RCMP officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that no charges have been approved against a Chilliwack RCMP officer who was involved in an incident in Agassiz on September 4, 2022.

June 10, 2026

BC Prosecution Service approves Motor Vehicle Act charge against Revelstoke RCMP officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that a charge under the Motor Vehicle Act has been approved against a Revelstoke RCMP officer, Cst. Rachel Mandel, following an incident that occurred in Sicamous on June 15, 2025.

June 4, 2026

BC Prosecution Service approves charges against Richmond RCMP officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that charges have been approved against a Richmond RCMP officer following an incident that occurred in Richmond on December 25, 2025. The matter was investigated by the Coquitlam RCMP.

June 4, 2026

BC Prosecution Service announces decision of Special Prosecutor
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that on February 9, 2026, Gail Barnes was appointed as a Special Prosecutor involving an investigation being conducted by the North District Prince George RCMP into allegations against Jordan Kealy. Mr. Kealy is the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Peace River North.

June 2, 2026

BC Prosecution Service approves charges against Langley RCMP officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that charges have been approved against a member of the Langley RCMP, Cst. Denis Miano Maina, following an incident that occurred in Langley on June 1, 2025.

May 22, 2026

BC Prosecution Service announces no charges approved in non-fatal shooting by North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that no charges have been
approved against a member of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment involved in a
non-fatal shooting on March 28, 2023.

May 13, 2026

BC Prosecution Service approves charge against Coquitlam RCMP officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that a charge of assault has
been approved against a Coquitlam RCMP officer following an incident that occurred in
Coquitlam on January 26, 2024.

May 5, 2026

BC Prosecution Service announces policy update – Victims of Crime (VIC 1)
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announces an update to the Crown Counsel Policy
Manual. The Victims of Crime (VIC 1) policy has been updated to respond to recommendations
within Dr. Kim Stanton’s The British Columbia Legal System’s Treatment of Intimate Partner
Violence and Sexual Violence: Final Report, also known as the Stanton Report. The guidance on
testimonial accommodation and publication bans has been expanded.

May 4, 2026

BC Prosecution Service approves charge against Port McNeill RCMP officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that a charge of one count of assault contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code has been approved against a member of the Port McNeill RCMP, Cst. Keegan Schneider, following an incident that occurred in Port McNeill on June 21, 2025.

April 9, 2026

BC Prosecution Service announces position available in the Prosecution Support Unit
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announces a posting for a permanent full-time position in the Prosecution Support Unit of the Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions section.

March 26, 2026

BC Prosecution Service announces decision of Special Prosecutor
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that on June 27, 2025, Andi MacKay KC was appointed as a Special Prosecutor involving an investigation being conducted by the Richmond RCMP into allegations against Hon-Sang Chan.

March 25, 2026

BC Prosecution Service announces no charges following incident involving Port Alberni RCMP officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that no charges have been approved against a Port Alberni RCMP officer who was involved in an incident at the Port Alberni RCMP detachment on May 14, 2025.

March 6, 2026

BC Prosecution Service announces no charges following incident involving RCMP BC Highway Patrol officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that no charges have been
approved against a member of the RCMP’s BC Highway Patrol who was involved in an incident
in Kelowna on September 21, 2024.

February 17, 2026

BC Prosecution Service Approves Motor Vehicle Act Charge Against Abbotsford Police Officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that a charge under the Motor Vehicle Act has been approved against a member of the Abbotsford Police Department, Cst. Scott McClure, following an incident that occurred in Abbotsford on February 20, 2025.

January 28, 2026

BC Prosecution Service announces no charges approved in fatal shooting by Victoria Police Department officer
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that no charges have been approved against a Victoria Police Department officer involved in a fatal shooting on September 12, 2021.

January 15, 2026

BC Prosecution Service announces decision of Special Prosecutor
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced today that Claire Hatcher has concluded her charge assessment as a Special Prosecutor involving an investigation being conducted by the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment of the RCMP into allegations against Maple Ridge ity councillor Ahmed Antar Yousef Mohamed.