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Vancouver police officer may have misled Oak Bay investigation Questions still linger in death of UVic student Owen Padmore Laura Lavin News staff
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This house has history Richard Andersen outside his home on Roslyn Road in Oak Bay. The house, renovated by his late wife Judith, was recently designated as a heritage building.
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A 12-year-old Oak Bay homicide investigation may have been hampered by deceit and the corrupt practice of a Vancouver police officer. The Vancouver Police Board is considering further sanctions against a 13-year member of the Vancouver Police Department following allegations of misconduct in the investigation of a death in Oak Bay. Owen Padmore died from head injuries apparently sustained in a fall at his mother’s Oak Bay home 12 years ago. In 2008, Oak Bay police received new information on the case. In 2011, a suspect was arrested for manslaughter but no charges were laid. Now, it has been revealed a Vancouver police officer who is under investigation for allegedly lying and interfering with the investigation, has a close relationship to the prime suspect in the case. “The police officer from Vancouver is very closely tied in. The relationship is very close with the suspect,” said Oak Bay deputy chief Kent Thom. The Vancouver Police Board is considering discontinuing the pay of the officer following allegations of misconduct under the Police Act. According to a Vancouver police media release, the officer lied to the homicide investigators, accessed restricted police databases and provided information to another person. Vancouver police suspended the officer with pay in August 2011. PLEASE SEE: Investigation remains open, Page A4
This classic 1940 family home is situated on a 75x120 SW facing lot with a private back yard and rear lane access. Walking distance to Estevan village, coffee shops, Willows Beach and excellent schools. This updated home has character and charm with coved ceilings, picture rails, and edge grain oak flooring. The large updated granite kitchen catches natural light from sunrise to sunset and flows naturally through French doors to a private deck and patios. Two bedrooms, separate formal dining & living rooms, bathroom & den are also on the main. Upstairs offers 2 more bedrooms and a bath. The lower level has a rec room with gas FP, bathroom and tons of storage. Attached garage. A truly perfect family home to set down roots in a great area. Offered at $1,050,000
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