Fraud Alert: Scammer Spoofing Delta Police Non-Emergency Number
Delta, BC – The Delta Police Department (DPD) is warning the public about an ongoing phone scam in which a fraudster is spoofing the department’s non-emergency number to deceive victims. Today alone, the DPD has received more than 40 reports from individuals who were contacted by a caller falsely claiming to represent either the Delta Police or an anti-fraud agency...
Update to Impaired Driving Collision on March 5th
Delta, BC – A serious two vehicle collision that occurred on March 5 th has resulted in one fatality. Shortly after 3:00 PM on March 5 th, the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 6000 block of 62B Street, Delta. Officers determined a head-on collision had occurred. One driver was detained for impaired driving. Both...
Two People Injured During Dispute Involving Knife
Delta, BC – Two people, known to each other, have been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a dispute involving a knife. At approximately 4pm on March 7 th, 2025, the Delta Police Department (DPD) attended the 11500 block of 81A Ave for the report of a bleeding woman in the street. Attending officers located a 34-year-old Delta woman...
Serious Collision Closes Road, Alcohol Involvement Suspected
Delta, BC – A serious two vehicle collision has 62B Street closed, sent three people to hospital, and launched an impaired driving collision. Shortly after 3:00 PM on March 5th, 2025, the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 6000 block of 62B Street. Officers determined a head-on collision had occurred. One driver has been detained...
Guy Leeson Promoted to Deputy Chief
Delta, BC – The Delta Police Department’s (DPD) Acting Deputy Chief Guy Leeson has been confirmed as the DPD’s newest Deputy Chief. Effective March 2nd, 2025. “I am pleased to announce that Guy Leeson has been appointed as Deputy Chief of the Delta Police Department,” said Chief Harj Sidhu. “With 29 years of dedicated service to the DPD, he has...
Multiple Firearms Charges Sworn
Delta, BC – A reported home invasion in Ladner has resulted in multiple firearms-related charges against a Delta man. British Columbia Prosecution Service has sworn charges of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, storing a firearm contrary to regulations, and two counts of careless use or storage of a firearm against Maximilien Pailleret. On November 8, 2024, at 4:18...
Suspicious Death Leads to Manslaughter Charge
Delta, BC – In February of 2022, the Delta Police Department responded to what was reported as the overdose death of an 18-year-old woman. The death was determined to be suspicious, and an investigation followed. In late November 2024, 28-year-old, Travis GALLANT of Surrey, BC, was arrested in the suspicious death. The BC Prosecution Service has approved charges of manslaughter...
Delta Police Recognized as One of BC's Top 100 Employers for 7th Consecutive Year
Delta, BC – The Delta Police Department (DPD) is pleased to announce that it has once again been named one of British Columbia's (BC) Top 100 Employers for the seventh consecutive year. This recognition highlights the department’s continued commitment to providing a workplace that supports its officers and staff, supporting a culture of excellence and well-being. The annual competition recognizes...
Pedestrian Hit and Run Update 2 - Suspect Vehicle and Driver Located
File 2025-1521 Delta, BC – On the evening of January 29 th, 2025, investigators from the Delta Police Department (DPD) located and seized the suspect vehicle and identified the driver related to the January 26 th, 2025, hit and run collision investigation. Further investigation remains outstanding and no further information will be released at this time. We would like to...
Pedestrian Hit and Run Update – Images of Suspect Vehicle for Identification
Delta, BC – On January 26 th, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM, the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a pedestrian involved collision at the intersection of 66 th Avenue and Scott Rd, Delta. The original news release can be viewed here: https://www.deltapolice.ca/media/pedestrian-seriously-injured-hit-and-r… Investigators are issuing a call for public assistance in identifying the suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle is...