Westshore 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)
The West Shore RCMP say a woman reported missing June 17 has been found dead, and no criminality is suspected. (Black Press Media file photo)

Missing woman found dead: West Shore RCMP

No criminality is suspected, police say

The West Shore RCMP say a woman reported missing June 17 has been found dead, and no criminality is suspected. (Black Press Media file photo)
The West Shore RCMP is warning motorists of traffic light disruptions at the intersection of Watkiss Way and Burnside Road West until June 24. (Google Maps)

Traffic lights down until June 24 at Watkiss Way and Burnside Road West

Flaggers will be directing traffic through View Royal intersection

The West Shore RCMP is warning motorists of traffic light disruptions at the intersection of Watkiss Way and Burnside Road West until June 24. (Google Maps)
The West Shore RCMP is seeking public assistance in identifying two suspects in a distraction theft investigation. (Courtesy of the West Shore RCMP)

Police seek public help identifying Langford distraction theft suspects

Police believe the June 4 incident is related to a similar one in Saanich

The West Shore RCMP is seeking public assistance in identifying two suspects in a distraction theft investigation. (Courtesy of the West Shore RCMP)
The West Shore RCMP detachment. (Black Press Media file photo)

West Shore RCMP aims to muffle loud vehicles

Traffic unit will be paying extra attention to modified or damaged vehicles this week

The West Shore RCMP detachment. (Black Press Media file photo)
West Shore RCMP process what they believe is fentanyl and methamphetamine after a March 31 search of a Langford home. (Courtesy West Shore RMCP)

Neighbours’ tip to West Shore RCMP results in drug, cash seizure

Officer seize more than 400 doses of fentanyl/meth and $10,000 cash

West Shore RCMP process what they believe is fentanyl and methamphetamine after a March 31 search of a Langford home. (Courtesy West Shore RMCP)
Some of the lumber seized by the West Shore RCMP following a two-month theft investigation. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

Two-month investigation into Colwood lumber thefts results in arrest

West Shore RCMP seizes $10,000 worth of lumber, suspect’s vehicle

Some of the lumber seized by the West Shore RCMP following a two-month theft investigation. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
The naloxone kit included in the duty bag carried by officers. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

West Shore RCMP opioid training saves woman’s life in View Royal

Cops across Canada trained amid the ongoing opioid epidemic

The naloxone kit included in the duty bag carried by officers. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
Baby Larissa Ussak, whose mother went into labour during a flight and was assisted by West Shore RCMP Const. Rob Renner, was born on Feb. 21. (Photos courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

West Shore RCMP member takes charge on flight as woman enters labour

Const. Rob Renner’s previous nursing experience comes in handy

Baby Larissa Ussak, whose mother went into labour during a flight and was assisted by West Shore RCMP Const. Rob Renner, was born on Feb. 21. (Photos courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
Participants pull into Fountain Tire in Langford after completing the Sarah Beckett Memorial Cruise on April 24. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Drivers participate in Sarah Beckett Memorial Cruise

Around 150 people took part, raising money for D.A.R.E

Participants pull into Fountain Tire in Langford after completing the Sarah Beckett Memorial Cruise on April 24. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
A Victoria Electric Vehicle Association volunteer counting EVs in the morning commute Wednesday from the Helmcken Road overpass, the view from which is shown here, attracted a well-being check from West Shore RCMP, after a citizen called about a possible person in distress. (Black Press Media file photo)

Concerned West Shore citizens mistake EV counter for a person in distress

Volunteer at Helmcken Road overpass railing approached by responding police

A Victoria Electric Vehicle Association volunteer counting EVs in the morning commute Wednesday from the Helmcken Road overpass, the view from which is shown here, attracted a well-being check from West Shore RCMP, after a citizen called about a possible person in distress. (Black Press Media file photo)
After the gold watch in this picture went missing, West Shore RCMP hopes the public can help find and return it to its owner of 50 years. (Photo courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

50-year-old wedding gift watch lost in Langford

West Shore RCMP hopes public can help find lost treasure

After the gold watch in this picture went missing, West Shore RCMP hopes the public can help find and return it to its owner of 50 years. (Photo courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
Chanel Lucier has been found safe. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

UPDATE: Chanel Lucier found safe

34-year-old woman was reported missing April 7

Chanel Lucier has been found safe. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
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