Saanich party host fined after guests run from police

By Denise Wong

Posted February 8, 2021 12:14 pm.

Last Updated February 8, 2021 12:18 pm.

SAANICH (NEWS 1130) – They saw the cops and started to run.

That’s what police on Vancouver Island say happened when they went to break up a house party over the weekend.

Saanich Police say they went to the home in the Gordon Head area at around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. When they got there, they saw 10 to 15 people hanging out.

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Police say when the party-goers saw the officers, they started to run out the back door. When police went to talk to the host, they pointed out the house was empty denied any party took place.

“The host was likely unaware that police had arrived and witnessed the party long before they all scattered out the back door,” Cst. Markus Anastasiades with Saanich Police said.

The host was given a $2,300 fine for breaking public health rules.

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