News releases

On International Overdose Awareness Day, I’m reminded of the letter I penned earlier this year discussing the insights BC could adopt from Portugal’s model of drug decriminalization. When Portugal embarked on their brave journey in 2001, treating drug use as a public health issue rather than a criminal one, the world took notice. And now, as BC forges ahead with...

September 5 th marks the eagerly awaited return of our youth to school, signalling the beginning of another academic year. It's an exciting day as many seize the opportunity to reunite with friends and acquaintances after the summer break. Particularly in South Delta, a unique tradition has emerged where young people gather on this evening, commonly referred to as "Hell...

File 2023-20531 Highway 17 at 56 th Street in Delta was closed for several hours following a serious collision. On August 27 th , just before 7:30 pm, a three-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection. The collision involved one vehicle striking a concrete median, rolling over, and striking a second car. A third vehicle was involved when the concrete barrier...

File 2023-19673 Just before 7am on August 17 th , 2023, a two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of River Road and 72 nd Street in the Tilbury Industrial District. The collision resulted in critical injuries to a motorcyclist, who remains in hospital. A dark grey BMW motorcycle travelled westbound on River Road and collided with an eastbound white Toyota...

With heavy hearts, the Delta Police Department (DPD) shares the news of the passing of a retired family member, Caber, who was also Canada’s first Victim Services Justice Facility Dog. Caber was a trailblazer. Working with victims of trauma and crime, Caber became a provider of stability for many who needed a supporting hand. Caber received approval to work within...

File 2023-18293 On August 1, 2023, at approximately 5:51 p.m., the Delta Police Department (DPD) received reports that a high-performance sports car had crashed into two unoccupied vehicles parked in the 11700 Block of 81A Avenue. Upon arrival at the scene, DPD members were informed by a group of witnesses that a lone male running westbound on 81A Avenue was...

File: 2023-18053 On July 29, 2023, at approximately 10:22 p.m., members of the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a report a missing individual who walked away from Delta Hospital. The individual had been admitted to hospital for physical medical issues, which were complicated by potential dementia-like symptoms. DPD officers promptly responded to a potential sighting of the missing individual...