Public Disorder & the Decline of Vancouver's Livability

[jollyburger]

Excessive speeding in 83 Mile House and some kind of extend TPP application in Terrace

Charges approved after stranger allegedly attacks woman with a large piece of wood at Kits Beach

Crown Counsel has approved a charge of assault with a weapon after a man allegedly struck a woman on the head with a large piece of wood at Kits Beach.

On June 28, just before 2:00 p.m., the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) received several 911 calls after witnesses reported seeing a man pick up a piece of wood and strike an apparently unsuspecting woman on the head. She was walking along the beach with her partner when the stranger allegedly struck from behind.

Witnesses described the weapon as a piece of lumber or driftwood about the size and thickness of a baseball bat.

The woman’s companion intervened, and several witnesses came to assist. Other witnesses followed the suspect and called 911.

Minutes after the incident, Vancouver Police arrested Carlos Caldera Duarte inside a dollar store near the beach. The victim, who was bleeding from the head and slipping in and out of consciousness, was taken to hospital for treatment. She is expected to recover.

Carlos Caldera Duarte has been charged with one count of assault with a weapon.

“This appears to be an unprovoked assault in a busy public place,” said Sgt. Adam Donaldson of the Vancouver Police Department. “We’re grateful to the witnesses who intervened, followed the suspect, and provided critical information to police.”

https://vpd.ca/news/2026/06/29/charges-a...ith-a-large-piece-of-wood-at-kits-beach/

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Excessive speeding in 83 Mile House and some kind of extend TPP application in Terrace...

Terrace, say no more...

[jollyburger]

Man charged for stranger assault on Commercial Drive

An assault charge has been approved against a man following an alleged unprovoked attack on a woman on Commercial Drive.

The incident occurred at about 6:20 p.m. June 29. The woman was walking near East 1st Avenue and Commercial Drive when the suspect, who was walking in the opposite direction, allegedly elbowed her in the face.

Vancouver Police previously issued a release in March 2026, after the same suspect was charged in connection with four alleged stranger assaults against women in the downtown core.

Dylan Brandon Gaita, 29, is now charged with one count of assault in relation to the June 29 incident. He is currently in custody.

VPD is asking any member of the public who may have witnessed the June 29 incident, or have witnessed a similar incident in the past, to contact police. Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have yet to come forward.

“Incidents like this are serious and frightening for victims and witnesses,” says Constable Megan Lui. “Some people may feel too upset to talk to us. We encourage anyone with information to come forward and speak with investigators as they work on this case.”

https://vpd.ca/news/2026/06/30/man-charged-for-stranger-assault-on-commercial-drive/





https://x.com/VancouverPD/status/2031765804510032220

[jollyburger]

Update: Kits Beach stranger attack suspect released back into the community

After spending less than 48 hours in custody, the man arrested in connection with a stranger attack at Kits Beach has been released back into the community.

On June 28, just before 2:00 p.m., the Vancouver Police Department received several 911 calls from witnesses reporting a man striking an unsuspecting woman in the head with a piece of wood. She was walking along the beach with her partner when the stranger allegedly struck her from behind.

Witnesses described the weapon as a piece of lumber or driftwood approximately the size and thickness of a baseball bat.

Vancouver Police arrested Carlos Caldera Duarte inside a store near the beach. The victim, who was bleeding from the head and drifting in and out of consciousness, was taken to hospital for treatment. She is expected to recover.

Caldera Duarte was charged with one count of assault with a weapon. He was released from custody yesterday with court-imposed conditions and is scheduled to return to court on July 7.

https://vpd.ca/news/2026/07/01/update-ki...uspect-released-back-into-the-community/

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

https://vpd.ca/news/2026/07/01/update-ki...uspect-released-back-into-the-community/

Ridiculous! Why don't they provide a photo so at least women can be on their guard for this loser?

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Ridiculous! Why don't they provide a photo so at least women can be on their guard for this loser?

They released a video. It's on this page.

[jollyburger]

They released some photos of the attacker who was arrested at the Dollarama on Burrard.

He didn't have a lengthy criminal record.



https://globalnews.ca/news/11951022/victim-kits-stranger-attack-shocked-suspect-already-released/

Wong said police have had numerous interactions with Duarte but declined to provide further details, citing privacy concerns.

However, legal experts say bail decisions are based on a number of factors, including an accused person’s criminal history.

Court records show Duarte had no prior convictions for violent crimes.

“Anything like a prior criminal record, prior violent offences, any sort of involvement in the community in that sense would be taken into that analysis,” said criminal defence lawyer Silvia Badea.

Badea adds that the Crown must also convince the court that releasing an accused person under conditions would not adequately address any public safety concerns.

“If someone should be detained, the Crown needs to establish why there are no conditions that could alleviate them being in custody,” she said.

The B.C. Prosecution Service told CTV News that Crown counsel did not oppose Duarte’s release. Prosecutors did, however, seek several protective conditions.

Those conditions include an area restriction, a no-weapons order, and a requirement that Duarte report to both a bail supervisor and the Forensic Outpatient Clinic.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article...ions-about-bail-as-federal-reforms-near/

[MIPS]

Originally Posted by Changing City

They released a video. It's on this page.

I've noticed the views on privacy changed in the last few years. The photos still up for him but not always. Sometimes you catch it on Global too where later updates on a news story faces get censored or names redacted.
We had an incident up here last month where a photo was released to the press so they could get help identifying someone who was found cranking his hog at someone in a Value village. Once the RCMP identified the person all the news outlets scrubbed the image. Castanet however shed a little light on why they all did it.

Originally Posted by https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/619004/Mounties-seek-suspect-accused-of-masturbating-in-aisle-of-Kamloops-thrift-store

Editor's note: The suspect has now been identified and their photo has been removed at the request of RCMP.

I guess public shaming is no longer allowed?
It's a slippery slope to say BC's privacy laws are too tight but something rubs me wrong when you post a mugshot and then later you get told after a positive identification you have to remove it or face prosecution yourself.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by MIPS

I've noticed the views on privacy changed in the last few years. The photos still up for him but not always. Sometimes you catch it on Global too where later updates on a news story faces get censored or names redacted.
We had an incident up here last month where a photo was released to the press so they could get help identifying someone who was found cranking his hog at someone in a Value village. Once the RCMP identified the person all the news outlets scrubbed the image. Castanet however shed a little light on why they all did it.

I guess public shaming is no longer allowed?
It's a slippery slope to say BC's privacy laws are too tight but something rubs me wrong when you post a mugshot and then later you get told after a positive identification you have to remove it or face prosecution yourself.

Probably has more to do with using a photo as an investigative tool to find someone. It seems to be the policy since 1983 with "purpose limitation"

I think the only photos they are probably allowed to release these days are for public safety.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by MIPS

I've noticed the views on privacy changed in the last few years. The photos still up for him but not always. Sometimes you catch it on Global too where later updates on a news story faces get censored or names redacted.
We had an incident up here last month where a photo was released to the press so they could get help identifying someone who was found cranking his hog at someone in a Value village. Once the RCMP identified the person all the news outlets scrubbed the image. Castanet however shed a little light on why they all did it.



I guess public shaming is no longer allowed?
It's a slippery slope to say BC's privacy laws are too tight but something rubs me wrong when you post a mugshot and then later you get told after a positive identification you have to remove it or face prosecution yourself.

Who gets that excited shopping at Value Village?!

[Vin]

Originally Posted by MIPS

I've noticed the views on privacy changed in the last few years. The photos still up for him but not always. Sometimes you catch it on Global too where later updates on a news story faces get censored or names redacted.
We had an incident up here last month where a photo was released to the press so they could get help identifying someone who was found cranking his hog at someone in a Value village. Once the RCMP identified the person all the news outlets scrubbed the image. Castanet however shed a little light on why they all did it.



I guess public shaming is no longer allowed?
It's a slippery slope to say BC's privacy laws are too tight but something rubs me wrong when you post a mugshot and then later you get told after a positive identification you have to remove it or face prosecution yourself.

Unfortunately, the so-called political correctness has gone way overboard for many sectors in Canada, so much so that being woke has become fashionable. However, as recent incidents have shown, it is also evident that being too extreme on the left can be harmful to society. If we can't identify who a perp is, how can others stay away from the person to be safe, especially when we have a revolving-door Court system?

We can't shame drug addicts, we can't shame criminals, and we can't even shame people who do harm to others. But this will change if the public at large is harmed even more, and it is starting to.

[Vin]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

They released some photos of the attacker who was arrested at the Dollarama on Burrard.

He didn't have a lengthy criminal record.



https://globalnews.ca/news/11951022/victim-kits-stranger-attack-shocked-suspect-already-released/



https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article...ions-about-bail-as-federal-reforms-near/

What a loser! I hope he gets a good hiding soon.

[kikin]

>She was walking along the beach with her partner when the stranger allegedly struck from behind.

>Witnesses described the weapon as a piece of lumber or driftwood about the size and thickness of a baseball bat.

Can you imagine if someone did that to your wife or girlfriend or mother or sister or daughter? Wouldn't it be hard not to feel very vengeful? If not go off the handle right when it happened?

I would hope our justice system would not hold a loved one responsible for anything they might do in that heat of the moment, but I fear this country is so far gone that that is too much to expect.

In many countries in the world I think there would be no culprit left to make it to trial.


also "Wong said police have had numerous interactions with Duarte but declined to provide further details" and "Court records show Duarte had no prior convictions for violent crimes.".... .so how many times did they decide not to charge this guy in their "numerous interactions" in the past, and now this innocent girl has life changing injuries.

I can't stand the way this country has gone.... we need some political change in a big way.