A man described by police as a high-risk, violent offender is in custody after a coordinated arrest led by the Regional Domestic Violence Unit (RDVU).
According to Saanich Police, officers arrested Myles McMorran on February 11th with assistance from several law enforcement units across Greater Victoria.
The arrest involved Saanich Police, the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team, the Island District Emergency Response Team and Sidney/North Saanich RCMP.
Police said McMorran was wanted on multiple unendorsed warrants issued by different jurisdictions. Investigators determined he posed a significant safety risk to individuals throughout the Capital Regional District, making his arrest a priority.
The arrest was carried out without incident. McMorran remains in custody while awaiting the outcome of a bail hearing.
He faces several charges connected to a domestic violence investigation, including assault by choking, assault causing bodily harm, assault, mischief, uttering threats and theft.
According to police, the RDVU led the investigation by assessing and managing risk, coordinating the search and arrest, and providing support to the victim following the initial incident.
The Regional Domestic Violence Unit is a specialized team that works with partner agencies across the region to investigate and manage serious domestic violence cases.
