BC Prosecution Service Media Statements
July 31, 2020
No charges approved against Langley RCMP Officer
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that no charges have been approved against a Langley RCMP officer involved in an off-duty motor vehicle collision on July 1, 2019. The collision involved a motorcyclist who sustained serious injuries.
July 8, 2020
BC Prosecution Service approves charges against Trail RCMP Officer
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that charges have been approved against Trail RCMP Cst. Steven Allan Murchie of breach of trust in connection with the duties of his office, criminal harassment, and forcible entry.
June 23, 2020
North Vancouver RCMP officer charged with assault
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that a charge of assault has been approved against North Vancouver RCMP Cst. Hirday Olak in connection with his involvement in the arrest of a suspect on October 8, 2019.
June 17, 2020
Dangerous Driving charges approved against Kamloops RCMP officer
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that a charge of dangerous driving has been approved against a Kamloops RCMP officer. The charge relates to a police pursuit of a suspect alleged to be driving a stolen vehicle in Kamloops in December 2018.
June 17, 2020
Special Prosecutor Appointed
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that on August 29, 2017, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Peter Juk QC (ADAG) appointed Joseph Doyle QC Special Prosecutor to provide advice and assistance to the RCMP in the course of their investigation into the conduct of Vancouver Police Department (VPD) officers involved in the investigation of former VPD detective James Fisher.
June 8, 2020
BC Prosecution Service approves charges against Prince George RCMP officers
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that charges have been approved against three Prince George RCMP officers in connection with their involvement in the arrest of two suspects on February 18, 2016, in a residential neighbourhood in Prince George.
May 25, 2020
BC Prosecution Service announces Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that on March 5, 2020 Dirk Ryneveld QC was appointed Special Prosecutor in relation to allegations of mischief and trespass by individuals at the home of John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia.
May 11, 2020
Special Prosecutor concludes involvement in BC Election Act investigation
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) confirmed that Special Prosecutor David Butcher QC has concluded his involvement in the investigation conducted by the RCMP into allegations of indirect political contributions and other potential contraventions of the BC Election Act.
April 3, 2020
Special Prosecutor concludes involvement in MLA Jinny Sims investigation
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) confirmed that Special Prosecutor Richard Peck QC has concluded his involvement in the investigation conducted by the RCMP into allegations of criminal wrongdoing against MLA Jinny Sims and other persons.
January 16, 2020
BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announces appointment of Special Prosecutor
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that Marylin Sandford QC has been appointed Special Prosecutor to conduct an independent review of the conduct of the BCPS in the prosecution of R. v. Bouvette, Cranbrook file # 29382. The file was concluded in 2013 and involved a conviction for criminal negligence causing death. Ms. Sandford was appointed following media inquires about disclosure issues involving the pathologist on the case.
January 15, 2020
No charges approved following motor vehicle incident involving Langley RCMP officer; Clear Statement
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that no charges have been approved against a member of the Langley RCMP in relation to a June 21, 2017, incident between an RCMP vehicle and a motorcycle which resulted in serious injuries to the operator of the motorcycle.
November 14, 2019
BC Prosecution Service announces appointment of Special Prosecutor
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that on February 22, 2019, Michael Klein QC was appointed Special Prosecutor following receipt by the BCPS of a Report to Crown Counsel (RCC) relating to sexual offences alleged to have occurred in and around Prince George in 1974. The suspect identified in the report was the Hereditary Chief of the Tl’azt’en Nation.
October 17, 2019
No charges approved in non-fatal police shooting; Clear Statement
Victoria - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that no charges have been approved against a member of the New Westminster Police Department involved in a non-fatal shooting that occurred near the Walmart on 805 Boyd St. on January 15, 2016. The incident occurred in the course of the apprehension and arrest of an armed suspected shoplifter.
October 9, 2019
BC Prosecution Service clarifies role of Special Prosecutor
Victoria - In light of recent public comments, the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) wishes to clarify the role of Special Prosecutors appointed to advise and assist police in the conduct of investigations.
October 7, 2019
BC Prosecution Service confirms the appointment of Special Prosecutor
Victoria – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) confirmed that Richard Peck QC has been appointed as Special Prosecutor to provide legal assistance and advice to the RCMP in relation to an investigation being conducted into allegations of criminal wrongdoing against MLA Jinny Sims and other persons unknown to the BCPS.
