Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Surrey/North Delta Leader 3
Riot: 177 criminal charges laid so far against 67 people
Mark Winston Berry
Lawrence Jordan Brown
Christopher John Bursey
Lawrence Peter Myers
Kevin Michael Beech
Michael Allan Deyoung
Million Gerbe Radia
Todd Joseph Savoie
Clint Warren Rose
Joshua Trevis Bird
From page 1 The posters cost $14,000 to print – a cost that was covered by the Vancouver Police Foundation. Police also announced Thursday that the Crown approved six more charges, two of which are against 19-year-old Surrey resident Mustafa Khan, who is charged with participating in a riot and mischief. Last Monday, the Vancouver Police Department said Surrey’s Emmanuel Alviar, 19, pleaded guilty to participating in a riot, with his sentencing hearing scheduled for May 3. Charges against seven others were also approved Monday, including three against 24-year-old Surrey resident Willmar OvandoRenderos, who is charged with participating in a riot, break and enter and disguise with intent. A total of 177 criminal charges have been laid against 67 suspects so far. Police have recommended 432 charges against 150 suspects. To view photos and videos of suspected rioters, or turn yourself in, check https:// riot2011.vpd.ca/
To view photos and videos of suspected rioters, go to https://riot2011. vpd.ca
Latest Top 10 Most Wanted list released by police New commercial bait car hits the streets as anti-theft program marks 10 years by Kevin Diakiw
2. Lawrence Jordan Brown, 21, wanted by the Penticton RCMP for a breach of undertaking and breach of probation. He is considered violent, THE 10TH anniversary of B.C.’s bait car program was celebrated this week armed and dangerous. with the launch of a new commercial bait car program and the unveiling 3. Christopher John Bursey, 22, wanted by Abbotsford police for possession of the latest list of Top 10 Most Wanted car thieves. of stolen property, theft, possession of break-in instruments and unlawful B.C. Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond was in Surrey use of ID. Thursday to outline the successes of the anti-theft program so far, and launch 4. Lawrence Peter Myers, 36, wanted by the Ridge Meadows RCMP for the new commercial bait vehicle initiative. breach of probation. She said the bait car program has “played an unbeliev5. Kevin Michael Beech, 34, wanted by the Richmond and able role in dramatically decreasing auto crime.” Langley RCMP for possession of stolen property, break and In 2011, auto theft declined provincewide by 20 per enter, driving while prohibited and possession of a controlled cent, following a 22-per-cent drop in 2010, Bond said, substance. adding thefts from vehicles has also decreased by 13 per 6. Michael Allan Deyoung, 25, wanted by the New Westmincent. ster police for theft, possession of stolen property and breach In hopes of building on that success, the Integrated of undertaking. It’s his second consecutive year on the Top 10 Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT) Most Wanted list. He should be considered violent. announced the creation of a commercial bait vehicle pro7. Million Gerbe Radia, 32, is wanted by Abbotsford police gram, targeting people who steal large trucks, vans and for possession of stolen property and breach of probation. He is other commercial vehicles. prohibited from driving and should be considered violent. In addition, IMPACT unveiled its new Top 10 Most 8. Todd Joseph Savoie, 42, wanted by Surrey RCMP for Shirley Bond Wanted list. Bond noted that in the past, 77 of the 80 suspossession of stolen property, possession of break-in tools and pected car thieves that topped the annual list have been possession of a dangerous weapon. apprehended. 9. Clint Warren Rose, 35, wanted by Abbotsford police for breach of recogThis year’s list includes the following people, each of whom has a history of nizance and driving while prohibited. suspected auto theft: 10. Joshua Trevis Bird, 32, wanted by Surrey RCMP for possession of stolen 1. Mark Winston Berry, a 43-year-old wanted by Surrey RCMP for two property, driving while suspended, and failure to appear. counts of possession of stolen property. He’s had 25 Criminal Code convicAllegations from the above warrants, except for the breaches, have not tions since 1988. He is considered extremely dangerous. been proven in court.
Bait car program has “played an unbelievable role in dramatically decreasing auto crime.”
Surrey council hopeful now in jail ‘Gill 22’ serving nine months for seriously injuring man while driving drunk by Kevin Diakiw A FORMER candidate for Surrey council is now
behind bars for hitting a pedestrian while driving drunk prior to last November’s election. Kuljinder Singh Gill, who ran for Surrey council under the name “Gill 22”, was sentenced in December to nine months in jail. Gill received 5,064 votes, even though The Leader reported prior to the election that he had previously been found guilty of uttering threats and mischief under $5,000 in July 2004. He was also charged with assault the same year, and was found guilty of breach of his probation order. Gill said the offences were part of his past and he had learned from them.
“In the past, I have had a negative side,” Gill said at the time. However, on July 17, 2011, Gill consumed a significant amount of alcohol – more than double the legal limit for driving – hopped into his Mustang convertible and sped down 84 Avenue. According to court documents, he turned the corner at 128 Street at 80 km/h and lost control of the vehicle, causing the Mustang to jump the curb and slam into a bench, where 29-year-old Pardeep Johal was sitting. Johal suffered a broken foot that required a steel plate to mend, a broken pubic bone, and needed 15 staples to close a head wound. In his victim impact statement, Johal said, “I do not hate Mr. Gill, but I want to ask him: Why?”
Surrey Provincial Court Judge Gurmail Gill said Kuljinder Singh Gill was “no stranger to drinking and driving,” noting he has a lengthy record of such offenses, particularly prior to 2006. “It appears that at least at the time he was getting these 24-hour prohibitions that drinking and driving was almost akin to a recreational activity for him,” Gill wrote in his finding. Gill was sentenced to nine months in jail, and an 18-month probation, where he agreed to abstain from drinking alcohol or other intoxicants. He was also given a two-year driving prohibition. As for his political career, it’s unlikely Gill will be able to file his financial disclosures by the March 19 deadline, precluding him from running municipally anywhere in the B.C. for the 2013 election.