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The Abbotsford Police Department is investigating a collision that occurred overnight in the 5300 block of Highway 11.
Frontline officers were called to the area at 11:31 p.m. on April 20, 2024, locating the decedent, who appeared to have sustained serious and life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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The Abbotsford Police Department's Major Crime Unit (MCU) is in the preliminary stages of an investigation into the suspicious death of a 63-year-old male.
The decedent was transported to hospital on April 9th, 2024, after being observed to seemingly be in medical distress in the Sunnyside St / Old Yale Rd area of Abbotsford.
Investigators are appealing to the public who may have been in the area on April 9th, 2024, between 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and may have information or dashcam footage.
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The AbbyPD Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) is investigating the theft of a 40-foot red shipping container from a rural property in the 6000 block of Lefeuvre Rd, Abbotsford, BC. Investigators believe that the container may have been taken during daytime hours on Monday, April 15, 2024, by unknown suspects.
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The Abbotsford Police Department’s Gang Crime Unit (GCU) will regularly attend local establishments in Abbotsford to bolster public safety and ensure that patrons and staff do not fall victim to the potential of needless violence.
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On Sunday, April 7th, at 3:44 pm, Surrey RCMP received reports of an erratic driver operating a red 2016 Chevy Cruze proceeding eastbound along 100th Ave from 148th Street. Citizens reported the vehicle traveling at high speeds, swerving all over the road, and running multiple red lights.
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On March 15th, 2024, at 10:50pm, Abbotsford Police Patrol Officers responded to the report of an assault in progress at a residence in the 3400 Block of Wagner Drive.
Upon arrival, AbbyPD Patrol Officers located a 41-year-old female suffering from life-threatening injuries. Life saving efforts were immediately provided, however the victim succumbed to her injuries.
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On March 12th, 2024, at 4:03 a.m. AbbyPD patrol officers responded to the intersection of King Rd and Riverside Rd in Abbotsford, B.C. for a reported collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.
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In late 2022, the Abbotsford Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit initiated an investigation into the drug trafficking behaviours of two individuals identified as Anmol SANDHU and Navdeep DHALIWAL of Abbotsford, BC.
The investigation culminated in the execution of multiple search warrants in Abbotsford and Surrey which resulted in the identification of evidence supporting charges under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
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On February 17th, 2024, at 7:05 P.M., AbbyPD patrol officers responded to a reported robbery in the 3600 block of Townline Rd. Abbotsford.
Upon arrival, officers located a lone male who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim has since been transported to the hospital.
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On February 3, 2024, at 12:54 p.m., AbbyPD officers responded to the 31000 block of Old Yale Rd for a reported serious motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles.
Upon attendance, first responders immediately provided medical aid to an 84-year-old male driver who had sustained serious and life-threatening injuries. Sadly, the 84-year-old male succumbed to the injuries at the scene.
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In February 2020, a vehicle traffic stop in Abbotsford, BC, escalated when the accused, Dustin Mills, assaulted a Police Officer and fled from the scene. Mr. Mills was located by police and stopped in West Vancouver.
Mr. Mills was arrested with the assistance of numerous police agencies, including Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service Handler Sgt. Shaun Nagel and his police service dog.
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In October 2023, the AbbyPD Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) began investigating a series of underground break-and-enters, where the suspect was targeting tools, bicycles, and credit/debit cards from within vehicles, which they would later fraudulently use.
These occurrences were of great concern to police due to the substantial impact it was having on victims, their families, and businesses.
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Today, January 20th, 2024, at 5:51 p.m., Patrol officers of the Abbotsford Police Department responded to a parking lot within the 32900 block of South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, for a reported shooting.
Upon attendance at the scene, officers located a 25-year-old male with serious and life-threatening injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. First aid was immediately provided, however, the victim succumbed to the injuries.
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On January 18th, 2024, at 6:16 A.M., AbbyPD officers responded to the area of North Parallel Rd and Fooks Rd Abbotsford B.C for a reported collision involving a pedestrian.
Officers arriving at the scene located a 31-year-old male suffering from serious and life-threatening injuries. Medical aid was immediately provided, and the male was transported to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
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Today's sentencing of Mr. Willness has been a long time coming. It is clear from the evidence presented at trial that Cst. Young's death was senseless and unnecessary.
The Abbotsford Police Department thanks our colleagues at the Nelson Police Department for their investigation of this incident, the Crown for their work in the prosecution of this case, and all the witnesses who provided their accounts of the incident.