NEWS RELEASE
May 23, 2019
AbbyPD investigating arson to occupied residence
Abbotsford Emergency Services were called to a residence in the 2200 block of Bedford Pl. for a vehicle on fire. Upon arrival, Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service located a fully-engulfed minivan near the residence. Fire crews found smoke in the garage and attic areas of the home, but were able to quickly extinguish the fire in the residence.
NEWS RELEASE
May 21, 2019
Stamp Collection located
A Good Samaritan located a large collection of cancelled stamps that were hidden away in a bush located in central Abbotsford. Tens of thousands of stamps in this collection have been carefully separated into section, packaged and labelled.
NEWS RELEASE
May 20 2019
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AbbyPD Investigating Suspicious Fire During Arrest of Barricaded Male
This morning at 10:32 am, Abbotsford Police Officers attended a residence in the 31700 block of Southdale Cres to conduct a follow up with a female victim from a domestic violence investigation. While the officers were inside the residence, they learned that the male suspect from the domestic investigation was inside the home, breaching his court ordered conditions to have no contact with the female and to not attend her residence.
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Police Partner in initiative combatting the opioid crisis Project Angel
The Abbotsford Opioid Working Group received a grant from the Province of British
Columbia to fund ‘Project Angel’, an initiative aimed at combatting the opioid crisis. Project Angel works closely with community groups within Abbotsford and Fraser Health.
NEWS RELEASE
May 14, 2019
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Canada Road Safety Week: Don’t be the driving force behind traffic collisions
Today marks the beginning of Canada Road Safety Week, a 7-day national campaign
aimed at making Canada's roads the safest in the world. This annual awareness
campaign is designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures in order to save lives and reduce injuries on Canada’s roads.
NEWS RELEASE
Wednesday, May 14, 2019
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AbbyPD tackles property crime by targeting prolific offenders
Between January 1 and April 30th, 2019, 509 crimes against persons (including assaults, homicides and robberies) were reported to the Abbotsford Police Department. During that same period, more than 2256 property-related crimes (break and enter, theft from vehicle, and theft of vehicle) were reported.
NEWS RELEASE
May 9, 2019
AbbyPD Team Alexa members recognized for 2018 investigations
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In 2009, Alexa’s Team was created by the Middelaer family, in partnership with the BC
Road Safety Foundation and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. Alexa’s Team is named for Alexa Middelaer, who was killed by an impaired driver in 2008 when she was just four years old.
NEWS RELEASE
May 1, 2019
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Join us! AbbyPD Heroes Ninja Challenge
The Abbotsford Police Department is counting down the days to our newest event …. the AbbyPD Heroes Ninja Challenge!
Join your local first responders for a 4 km run and 10-obstacle trail course – challenge yourself, your family and your friends as you get fit, enjoy the great outdoors and best of all…support our amazing Special Olympic athletes.
NEWS RELEASE
April 28 2019
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Police Investigating a Stabbing on Tims St
Abbotsford Police are currently on scene investigating a stabbing in the 32100 block of Tims St. Emergency Services were called to the area at 5:10 pm for a report that a female had been stabbed. Abbotsford Police have arrested a 20 year old female and she remains in police custody. A 36 year old female has been transported to hospital and is in stable condition.
NEWS RELEASE
April 23, 2019
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UPDATE: Missing Person- “Mike” LEVETT Located
Please be advised that “Mike” LEVETT has been located safe and sound. Thank you for all your assistance.
Wednesday, April 23, 2019
Bear Safety Reminders
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It’s that time of year again – the bears are emerging from hibernation, and we anticipate an increase in bear sightings.
Limiting human contact with bears is very important. Minimizing the bears’ ready access to human food or garbage will help to ensure they do not become “food conditioned” to these sources. It is the bears’ quest for human food that may result in injury or damage to property.
NEWS RELEASE
April 19, 2019
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Missing Person- “Mike” LEVETT
The Abbotsford Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 35-
year-old Paul Michael LEVETT. Mr. LEVETT goes by the first name of “Mike”. All attempts to locate him to this point have been unsuccessful.
NEWS RELEASE
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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AbbyPD Youth Officers launch “It’s A NO” Campaign
This morning the Abbotsford Police Department Youth Squad will launch the ‘It’s a NO’
campaign at all Abbotsford School District middle and secondary schools.
AbbyPD recognizes that sexting, sextortion and sexploitation continues to be a challenge faced by Abbotsford youth.
NEWS RELEASE
Sunday, April 14, 2019
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Police investigating fatal crash on Fraser Highway
This morning at 2:20 am, Abbotsford Emergency Services responded to a collision in the 30000 block of Fraser Highway.
Upon arrival, emergency service workers located a 37-year-old woman who had been
struck by a pick up truck; and had succumbed to her injuries.
AbbyPD NEWS RELEASE:
AbbyPD FILE 2019- 13309 RELEASE # 2
DATE OF RELEASE: Sunday, March 31, 2019 (11:50 am)
Incident: LOCATED – Missing 12-year old, Brandon Smitton has been
located safe and sound
UPDATE
March 31, 2019- 11:50 am
Please be advised that Brandon has been located- safe and sound. Thank you so much for your eyes and ears... it is because of this wide spread word of mouth and a citizen watching out that has helped us find this young man. Thank you for your assistance!