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!
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AbbyPD FILE 2019- 13309 RELEASE # 1
DATE OF RELEASE: Sunday, March 31, 2019
Incident: Have you seen 12-year old Brandon Smitton?
Brandon SMITTON, a 12-year-old Abbotsford youth, was reported missing to the
Abbotsford Police Department last night. Attempts to locate him overnight have been
unsuccessful.
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Abby PD file: 19-12826
DATE OF RELEASE: March 28, 2019
Police seeking witnesses to stabbing on Gladys Ave
At 6:45 pm yesterday evening, Abbotsford’s Emergency Services were called to the 33900 block of Gladys Avenue. Upon arrival, police located a man suffering from stab wounds to his chest. He was transported to hospital for medical treatment.
NEWS RELEASE
March 28, 2019
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Family heirlooms stolen
Last week, an unoccupied home in central Abbotsford was broken into and several items were stolen. The owner of the home had recently passed away, and family members discovered the theft when checking on the home.
NEWS RELEASE
March 26, 2019
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Another successful year for the AbbyPD Junior Police Academy
Congratulations to 23 grade 11 and 12 Abbotsford high school students, who spent a week of their spring break learning about what it’s like to be a police officer!
Throughout the week, students attending the AbbyPD Junior Police Academy studied the criminal code, were taught self-defense, reviewed traffic studies and crime scenes, and spent a day at the firearms range.
NEWS RELEASE
March 22, 2019
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Police Warn of Increase of Distraction Thefts
The Abbotsford Police Department is investigating two distraction-style
jewellery thefts this week.
Both victims in Abbotsford were elderly and were walking in their neighborhoods with their grandchildren. In both instances, a vehicle stopped and a female passenger asked the victim for directions to the hospital.
NEWS RELEASE
March 22, 2019
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Serious Collision Between Bicycle and Car at Bevan Ave and Primrose St
This morning at 9:46 am, Abbotsford Emergency Services responded to a collision on
Bevan Ave at Primrose St involving a bicycle and a vehicle.
At this location, a cyclist and car collided in the intersection. The bicycle was travelling
northbound on Primrose St, and the car was travelling eastbound on Bevan Ave.
NEWS RELEASE
March 20, 2019
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Female in Custody for Second time; Firearms seized
On January 21, 2019, Abbotsford Police investigated an uttering threats incident. Abbotsford Police charged Danielle RIGDON, a female in her early 40’s, with Pointing a Firearm, Assault with a Weapon, and Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm. Subsequent to the arrest, officers searched her residence and seized a loaded firearm and ammunition.
NEWS RELEASE
March 14, 2019
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Recycle your electronicsprotect yourself from fraud
March is Fraud Prevention Month, and AbbyPD and the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) are partnering to help protect your private information after data destruction.
News Release
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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AbbyPD asking the public to stay vigilant
This past weekend, Abbotsford Police officers responded to a report of a prowler lurking outside the windows of a residence in the 33400 block of Babich Place.
A homeowner observed a male in his backyard, peering through a window and watching family members inside his home.
NEWS RELEASE
Thursday March 7, 2019
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Robbery suspects in custody; conducted energy weapon recovered
Yesterday, two males entered a store in Sevenoaks Shopping Center, and attempted to steal a pair of sunglasses worth $700. When confronted by staff, the males fled on foot.
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March 6, 2019
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Abbotsford Emergency Crews Respond to Apartment Fire on Countess
ABBOTSFORD, BC, 2019-03-07: On Wednesday, March 06, 2019, at 10:29 PM, Abbotsford Emergency Services responded to a structure fire located in the 2400 block of Countess St.
Upon arrival, Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) crews found two units of the three-story structure fully engulfed. A number of tenants had evacuated to exterior balconies and were unable to exit further.