VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Charges have been recommended against 40 more suspected Stanley Cup rioters, but are people still outraged a year and a half later? News1130 took that question to VPD headquarters this morning.
“For some people it is possible that time has healed some wounds,” says Inspector Laurence Rankin.
But he quickly adds he continues to interview people remembering the fires, the broken glass, and the violence that broke out. “There are some people, many people who are still very upset and traumatized.
He says tips continue to trickle in and they will continue to hold people accountable.
“I hope that news of more rioters facing charges brings a small measure of comfort to victims of the riot,” he tells us.
There have now been 1,040 charges recommended against 315 suspected rioters.
VPD’s statistical profile of suspected rioters
Of the 315 people police have recommended charges against, 278 are men and 37 are women.
The average age at the time of the riot is 21 years. The youngest was a 14 years old; the oldest was 52.
The VPD recommends a charge of participating in a riot for each person; a total of 303 charges of mischief are recommended. The next-most common charge so far is break and enter.
Vancouver and Surrey are home to 58 suspected rioters each. Overall, 82 per cent of them are from outside of Vancouver proper.
Click here to find more information from the VPD.
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too much time has passed, let it go, the justice system here is pathetic, slow and should have been all dealt with within 60 days max, as personally those who were posted all over the media was not necessary as you never do that for murderers or anyone under 18 which is where it needs to hit the media. You had all the names, you had all the info and you chose to wait this long? no way too long too late
What a pathetic Legal system………. Change the Laws ……… Wake up Canada …………
Embarassment and hurt egos of Chief Jim Chu and Mayor Greg Robertson for their failed plans and leadership. To regain some sort of self esteem, they decided to pursue these cases beyond a practical approach. They have ignored the cost of their undertaking at the expense of the taxpayers. They want to prove their point of arresting the culprits even when the cost was impractical. This is not acceptable because they have proven themselves to be incompetent and utterly lack of experience with leadership.
The VPD should absolutely keep charging those morons!!! It’s just a shame that the sentences being handed out by our useless court system are FAR too lenient. These idiots should be made to pay for their unacceptable and socially repugnant behaviour – but conditional sentences, house arrest, and little (or no) community service mean nothing to these low-lifes! This is supposed to be a PUNISHMENT – why worry about hurting their feelings or inconveniencing their lives? They gave up the right to any consideration in those areas the second they decided to willingly participate in a riot! NONE of these people are “good” people, no matter what they or their friends and relatives claim. They are nothing but criminals and must be treated as such. For the gutless ones that are still hiding in hopes they won’t be caught – they should be afraid that their time is coming – many of us are still watching and listening and will not hesitate to turn you in if we recognize you!
This is very relevant! It amazes me that media outlets like yourself question how long the investigation has taken, when these same media outlets delayed the investigation by 6 months by refusing to provide the footage you shot throughout the riot. The VPD have done an amazing and thorough job and deserve to be praised for their hard work.
What is the sense of making more charges,when after we go through the taxpayers expense of putting them through the court system,they get a nothing sentence!! I am just now watching the news now,they are reporting on sentences of rioters,two out of three received conditional sentences,the third was sentenced to 45 days in jail,so why do they even bother charging these drunks.At least make them pay court costs and put it on their drivers licence so they won’t be able to get insurance until they pay the fine.
What about stats on the race of the rioters. I want to know if there is a cultural component.