This holiday season, Abbotsford residents may receive a heartfelt, personalized reminder to drive "safe and sober" on our community's roadways. Each year, ICBC reports an average of 61 fatalities in British Columbia due to crashes involving impaired driving.
On December 16th at 9:20pm, a member of the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service (IPDS) located a stolen Toyota Tacoma Pickup traveling eastbound on Highway 1 from the Coquitlam area, which had been stolen during a residential Break & Enter in Burnaby on December 14th.
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This morning, at 11:11 am, AbbyPD patrol officers responded to the intersection of Townline Road & Upper Maclure Road for a reported collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.
Upon arrival, emergency service workers located a single vehicle that had struck a pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection. The 20-year-old pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital via air ambulance. The driver was uninjured, remained on the scene, and is cooperating with police.
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On December 8th, 2024, at 06:17 hours, AbbyPD Patrol Officers responded to the report of shots fired on a property in the 31500 Block of Harris Road.
The initial investigation has determined that a property owner arrived to find a man on
his property. An interaction occurred between the owner of the property and a male
suspect, resulting in the suspect discharging a firearm and fleeing on foot.
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At 7:42 am today, AbbyPD Patrol officers responded to the 2100 block of Holly Street after receiving reports of shots being fired in the area. Prior to police arriving, the suspects fled the area in a red sedan. AbbyPD Patrol officers arrived on the scene and confirmed that a residence had been shot at, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported. AbbyPD believes this incident to be targeted.
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On November 24th, 2024, at 3:16 am, AbbyPD Patrol Officers responded to the 32300 block of Huntingdon Road for a female screaming for help. Prior to police arrival, the female had made her way to a residence in the area and requested police assistance.
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This evening, at 6:45 pm, AbbyPD patrol officers responded to the 32900 block of George Ferguson Way for a reported collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.
Upon arrival, emergency service workers located a single vehicle that had struck a pedestrian on the roadway. The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital via air ambulance. The driver was uninjured, remained on the scene, and is cooperating with police.
On October 29, 2024, AbbyPD Patrol officers responded to a report of an overnight shooting that occurred within the 3700 block of Harwood Cres.
Shortly after 10:00 am, a resident in the area discovered that their truck parked in front of their residence had been struck by several bullets and called the police. No one was injured in this incident.
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During the past few weeks, the Abbotsford Police Department Crime Reduction Unit has been investigating an uptick in commercial wire thefts targeting Telus communication lines throughout the Abbotsford area.
These thefts have resulted in over $100,000 worth of damage to Telus infrastructure, interrupting critical 911 and other telecommunication services.
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On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 2:05 PM, AbbyPD patrol officers responded to a reported motor vehicle incident involving three vehicles in the 3000 block of Townline Road. in Abbotsford, BC.
Upon arrival to the scene, officers identified three drivers, two of which have been transported to hospital, with one appearing to have sustained life-threatening injuries.
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AbbyPD has heard loud and clear that preventing our young people from becoming involved in gang activity is a top priority for our community. In response to this feedback, the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) initiated the development of its Pathways program.
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The RCMP's announcement today advising of allegations of criminal activity connected to the Government of India occurring within Canada is deeply concerning to the AbbyPD. Not only are the lives of the victims or intended victims of these criminal acts affected, but the fear that these criminal acts create can adversely impact the lives of friends, family, neighbours, and communities, including the Abbotsford community.
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On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 3:17 a.m., AbbyPD Patrol officers responded to a reported break and enter at a residence in the area of Trestle Ave and Lefeuvre Rd, Abbotsford, BC.
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Today, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6:02 a.m., AbbyPD patrol officers responded to a reported collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 34000 block of Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, BC.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers identified a 60-year-old female suffering from life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries.
Celebrating local Indigenous Youth Creativity: AbbyPD’s Shoulder Flash Contest
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In 2023, the Abbotsford Police Department launched a contest inviting local Indigenous youth from our school district to design a shoulder flash that would represent their heritage, family, and community values. The initiative aimed to reflect the attributes they wished to see in their police force.