Pedestrian and cyclist hit on rainy night
Files 20-2264/20-2258 Police are urging cyclists, pedestrians and drivers to keep an eye out for one another, drive slowly, and use reflective gear after two people were struck the night of Thursday, January 30. A cyclist was hit approximately 7:35 p.m., January 30 near the crosswalk on Harvest Drive, by the Ladner bus loop. Officers attended the scene immediately, as...
Former Delta man convicted of child porn possession
File 17-9990 A 57-year-old former Delta resident was sentenced January 23, 2020 to six months in jail after being convicted of possessing child pornography. Frederick James BUGDEN, of White Rock, pled guilty and in addition to the jail sentence, received a 2 year probation order and a 10-year requirement to report annually as a registered sex offender. “Our officers began...
RCMP investigating Delta Police officer
The Surrey Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are conducting an investigation into the actions of a Delta Police officer, at the request of the Delta Police Chief. An allegation of an off-duty incident was brought forward to Delta Police management in December 2019. After an initial examination of the allegation, it was determined the matter warranted a criminal investigation. The...
Suspected impaired driving crash leaves child seriously hurt
File 20-1083 A young child has received serious injuries after being hurt in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver. Two vehicles collided head-on just before 10 pm on January 14, in the 10100 block of River Road. There were three people, a family, travelling westbound in the area, and a sole occupant in another vehicle travelling eastbound when the...
New dog unit focused on keeping Delta roads safe (video)
People travelling through Delta with drugs, firearms and illicit cash should be aware that a new police dog unit is on the streets as of this week. Delta is a busy hub within Metro Vancouver, with highways, a US border, airport, seaport and ferries; the new Traffic Specialty Dog Unit will focus on vehicles and goods travelling through Delta. “By...
Police searching for suspects in Ladner robbery
File 20-152 Police are confirming the details of an unusual robbery that occurred in Ladner on January 2, 2020 around 1:40 pm. A resident was at her community mailbox in the 9000 block of Ladner Trunk Road, checking for mail, and was then sprayed in the face with an unknown substance. A suspect then stole her purse and fled the...
Police search for witnesses, video of Jan. 1 fire
File 20-150 Delta Police Department has now taken conduct of the investigation into the commercial building fire located at 5405 12 th Avenue, in Tsawwassen. The building caught fire shortly before 4 am, Jan. 1, 2020. [caption id="attachment_116049" align="alignleft" width="300"] Commercial building at 5405 12th Ave, after Jan. 1 fire[/caption] “Investigators are requesting photos or video from the public of...
Officers find missing teen just in time
File 20-35 A missing teenager reported to Delta Police at 4:30 am on January 1 was found by determined officers later that morning, after extensive searching. Thanks to an app on the teen’s phone, accessed by a friend, police were able to locate the teen before hypothermia became too severe. The app had indicated the teen was likely in the...