There have been some big crime stories this year, including the continued gang violence across the Lower Mainland, Jamie Bacon’s Surrey Six murder and conspiracy charges being stayed, the sentencing of Hells Angel David Giles to 18 years in jail only to have him die a few months later and the high-profile murder trial of accused UN hitman Cory Vallee.
And there will likely be more big stories in 2018, especially with some major trials set to begin like the civil forfeiture case expected to decide if the Hells Angels is a criminal organization as the government and police believe the gang is. And Bacon will be back in court too, charged with counselling someone to kill Bacon’s former Red Scorpion associate.
For the next 10 days, I will be off enjoying the holidays with family and friends. I hope Real Scoop readers also get a break.
I am closing comments until Jan. 2.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and have a great start to 2018!
