Truck enforcement focusses on load safety, brakes and driver records
Delta is a hub for large truck traffic, and that’s why Delta Police has a dedicated Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit. Checking for insecure loads, and for properly functioning brake systems are some of the most common work done by the two officers dedicated to this unit. “In January 2021 the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit conducted 80 roadside inspections, and nearly...
Police search for driver in hit and run
File 21-4171 Delta Police are asking any witnesses to come forward in regard to a hit and run that occurred around 2 pm, Feb. 23 in the 5100 block of Ladner Trunk Road. A teen was crossing in a marked crosswalk, between the two main shopping areas when he alleges he was struck by a burgundy coloured older model vehicle...
2020 crime stats in Delta show behaviours changing by final quarter
As 2020 wrapped up, police in Delta found key crime and safety trend numbers had returned to typical levels in many areas, but the pandemic definitely had an impact on overall stats for the year. Most notably, violent crime was down 18% in 2020, versus 2019, reversing a multi-year trend where these type of offences had been on the upswing...
Driver fleeing from police facing 4 charges
File 21-3374 On Friday night, Feb. 12, a Delta Police constable was conducting general patrols in the area of 10,100-block of River Road. He attempted to pull over a vehicle; the driver initially slowed down and appeared to pull over, but then took evasive action and fled. At that time the constable radioed in that the driver fled. The constable...
Police investigating shots fired in North Delta
File 21-3486 Delta Police are investigating a shooting between vehicles that occurred in the 8800 block of Delvista Drive, around 5 pm on February 14, 2021. “The incident appears to be targeted,” says Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta Police. “While fortunately no injuries have been reported to police, this type of violence is completely unacceptable. Innocent people could have been...
Seniors asked to go to main DPD locations, for “proof of life” sign-off
From February through Spring, seniors who are from other countries, but now live in Delta, typically come in to DPD community police offices for a unique request. They look for police officers to sign a “Proof of Life” so that they can continue to receive pensions from their home countries. Unfortunately, this year, seniors will need to attend the two...
Police arrest Delta man for trafficking to minors
File 21-2261 Delta Police have arrested a man after acting on information that someone was trafficking drugs to minors, and purchasing liquor for minors. A 27-year-old Delta man was arrested February 4 in Tsawwassen after police identified a suspect in relation to this matter. He was arrested for alleged distribution of cannabis and supplying liquor to minors. “The investigation into...
Statement from Deputy Chief Harj Sidhu Re: Hiring of External Communications Firm
Re: Hiring of External Communications Firm The Delta Police Department (DPD) recently received a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request from media for its contract with a communications consulting firm, hired to assist the DPD in managing communications about investigations pertaining to Lorraine Dubord. In compliance with restrictions set out in the FOI Act, the DPD did not release the contract...