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Vancouver rundown for Thursday, December 12, 2024.

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Seven Vancouver police officers will soon face a public disciplinary hearing

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centered on their parts in the beating death of a 33-year-old man during a mental health crisis.

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Miles Gray died outside an East Vancouver home in 2015

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after police were called to reports of a man behaving erratically.

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The Independent Investigations Office found three of the seven officers

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should face charges of manslaughter, aggravated assault, and assault causing bodily harm.

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However, charges were never laid even though a coroner's inquest also found the death was a homicide.

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The new police complaints commissioner has now ordered a public hearing so a retired judge can reassess the case.

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Other news, a 30-year-old man has now been charged in October's triple stabbing at the Starlight Casino in New Westminster.

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Pamveer Singh Sahota has been released from custody until his next court date.

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He's charged with aggravated assault in connection with the late-night stabbings at the casino back on October 26.

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The Surrey Board of Trade is demanding urgent government action to curb what it calls an escalation in copper thefts.

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That comes even though police stats indicate a 73% drop in copper wire theft since 2018.

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The Board of Trade says copper theft is not just an economic crime but also a threat to public safety.

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It notes phone lines, electric grids, and even transportation systems can be affected.

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The board wants enhanced enforcement and stronger penalties for thieves.

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A track issue is being blamed for major West Coast Express delays Wednesday afternoon.

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Commuters using the train had to hop on buses due to closures at stations in Petmetals and Maple Ridge.

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Commuters heading to Mission were not affected.

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Showers in the forecast for Thursday afternoon rain on Friday, rain and gusty winds for Saturday.

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For all the details on these local Vancouver area stories along with those links go to vancouverrundown.substack.com