Delta crime and traffic violations remain low in second quarter
During April through June 2020, as the public became accustomed to changes under COVID, key crime and public safety indicators remained below normal in Delta. Persons offences were down 22% from the same time last year, with 187 recorded, compared to 241 last year. This continues the trend which began in the first quarter of 2020. Break and enters to...
Police investigating alleged assault in Tsawwassen
File 20-16143 Delta Police were called to a pub near 12 th St and 56 th Ave in Tsawwassen shortly after midnight on July 19 by pub employees. Police arrived on scene to find a man had received what appeared to be significant injuries. Police immediately requested that Emergency Health Services attend. The assault apparently occurred outside of the pub...
Shooting believed to be targeted, one injured
File 20-15942 The Delta Police Major Crimes section is investigating after a shooting occurred shortly after midnight on July 17, 2020. Police were called to a residence in North Delta around 12:20 am, and located a man with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital and has since been released. The initial investigation was able to quickly establish...
Two taken to hospital, one in custody after incident on Alex Fraser Bridge
File 20-15973 Delta Police were called to the Alex Fraser Bridge around noon July 17 for what appears to be an isolated incident involving one vehicle, a driver and passenger. It appears the passenger of the vehicle experienced a mental health crisis while being driven northbound over the bridge, and seriously injured the driver with an edged weapon. A number...
Suspect in home invasion facing attempt murder charge
File 20-13999 On June 26th at approximately 9:40 a.m., Delta police responded to a report of a home invasion in progress in North Delta. Police were informed that the suspect in the incident was armed with a firearm, and had allegedly assaulted a resident. Delta Police patrol officers responded quickly and upon arrival determined the incident was still ongoing. Police...
Arson and B&E charges approved in New Year’s Day fire in Tsawwassen
File 20-31 A suspect has been charged in relation to the January 1, 2020 fire of a professional building on 12 th Avenue in Tsawwassen. The building housed two dental clinics and a music school. The Delta Fire Department was called to the location at approximately 4 am, January 1. The fire was extensive, and was not able to be...