Man accused of setting VPD officer on fire has lengthy history with the law – BC [Video]

The suspect accused of setting a Vancouver police officer on fire last Thursday evening was wanted province-wide on warrants involving 10 outstanding charges and was once the subject of a successful civil forfeiture action.

Jordan Mutual, 40, is charged with assaulting a peace officer and omitting to assist another after a foot patrol officer’s uniform was set on fire on East Hastings near Carrall Streets on April 10.

Police said the incident occurred when the suspect, who initially tried to flee after being detained for jay-walking, was being taken into custody.

Court records show that since 2022 Mutual has been in and out of jail in Vancouver on several charges which are still pending.

On July 31, 2022, Mutual is accused of possessing a loaded, prohibited or restricted firearm – a Harrington & Richardson shotgun, possessing a firearm without a licence or registration, and possessing a weapon – a firearm – for a dangerous purpose.

Months later, Mutual was charged with …