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UPDATE - Missing Elderly Male in Tsawwassen

Missing Elderly Male File 2023-25779 UPDATED November 2 nd, 2023, at 7am 86-year-old (Name Removed) is still missing. The Delta Police Department is renewing its request for public assistance to help locate (Name Removed). Specifically, residents in Tsawwassen are asked to check their yards, carports/garages, parked cars, sheds, and any other area where a person may seek shelter from inclement...

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Missing Elderly Male

File 2023-25779 The Delta Police Department (DPD) is requesting public assistance to locate a missing elderly male. (Name Removed) left his residence at about 3pm on Wednesday, November 1 st, 2023, for his daily walk in the Diefenbaker Park area of Tsawwassen. (Name Removed) failed to return home from his walk. (Name Removed) is described as 86-years-old, 5’9” tall, 150...

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Mischief to Ladner United Church Again Targets Pride Flags

2023-22624 Overnight on September 22, 2023, an unknown male, dressed in dark clothing and riding a bicycle, approached the Ladner United Church. The male shattered two windows where Pride flags were hanging on display. The Delta police Department is now releasing CCTV of the incident to identify the suspect for this mischief. The video can be watched here: https://youtu.be/7s-oZDBrDnA The...

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Delta Releases Report on Policing Our Ports

Mayor George V. Harvie, in partnership with Chief Constable Neil Dubord of the Delta Police Department, has announced a call to action in response to a report the City of Delta commissioned on the ongoing security challenges facing the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Roberts Bank Terminal located in Delta. As one of the largest container facilities in Canada, handling over...

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Update on Project Rolling Thunder - Residential Property Seized

20-16652 In November 2020, the Delta Police Department (DPD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) embarked on a large-scale drug investigation in Delta and Richmond. Project Rolling Thunder resulted in the recommendation of criminal charges against multiple people. The criminal process is ongoing with a publication ban in place and the DPD can make no further comment on the criminal matter. DPD...

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Collision Involving Motorcycle Leaves One Person Injured

2023-22810 Shortly before 3:45 pm on Sunday, September 24 th, 2023, a serious collision occurred on 80 th Avenue at 113B St, in North Delta. The collision involved a grey motorcycle and a white sedan. As a result of the collision, the motorcycle operator, a 17-year-old North Delta youth received serious but non-life-threatening injuries. To advance the investigation, Delta Police...

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LOCATED - Delta Police Search for Sisters Reported Missing from Home

File 2023-21340 UPDATED Sept 8th, 7am: Both missing sisters have been located in good condition. Photos and identity information removed from our release for privacy reasons. Thank you to the public who supported our search for them. ___________________________________________________________________________________ (Names removed) left their North Delta home together at 3:00 am September 6 th, 2023. While the girls were initially in contact...

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Delta Police Officer Recognized as Top 40 Under 40

Delta Police Department (DPD) Sergeant Katie Garcia is not your average police officer. She has gone above and beyond in a variety of different ways. Last week, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognized Katie’s commitment and achievements with a Top 40 Under 40 award. The IACP’s award program is designed to recognize 40 law enforcement professionals under...

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BC’s Overdose Crisis and Decriminalization: A Turning Point for Our Nation

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...

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Message to Our Community - Understanding Hell Night

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...