Sooke RCMP report sharp rise in youth violence, weapons files

Sooke RCMP report sharp rise in youth violence, weapons files

Youth violence and weapons offences are rising sharply in Sooke, with police reporting a fivefold increase in weapons files and a small number of repeat young offenders driving serious incidents. Sgt. Kara Gelech of the Sooke RCMP told council recently there is “a real increase in youth violence,” adding that a handful of youths are behind a disproportionate number of calls, including cases involving violence and school safety. “We have a couple…