Serious Assault News Release December 2024
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Police on Scene - Serious Assault

Delta, BC – The Delta Police are currently on the scene of a serious assault at a home in the 8000 block of 117 th Street in North Delta. One person has been transported to hospital with serious injuries. One male has been arrested. 117 th Street is closed between 80 th Avenue and 80A Avenue. Investigators will be on...

Attempted Murder Charges News Release (December 2024)
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Attempted Murder Charges Sworn

Delta, BC – On November 29 th, 2024, at 9:39 am, the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a report of a car having been driven intentionally into the Fraser River, at the 8200 block or River Rd, Delta. The vehicle was off road, and stuck in the foreshore of the river and not in the water. Prior to police...

Boost and Bust Surrey 2024 News Release
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Delta Police Participate in Joint Boost and Bust Shoplifting Project⁠

Delta, BC – 25 people were arrested, 27 charges were sworn, two arrest warrants were executed, several weapons were seized, and thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise was recovered.⁠ ⁠ On December 12th, 2024, the Delta Police Department (DPD) joined forces with the Surrey Police Service (SPS) and the Metro Vancouver Transit Police for a one-day shoplifting project at Surrey’s...

Renewed Call to Find Missing Man December 2024
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Police Renew Call For Public Assistance To Find Missing Man

Delta, BC – During a foggy afternoon commute on a well-travelled local highway bridge, a vehicle was left abandoned and the operator has not been seen since. On December 4 th, 2024, at approximately 5:40 pm, a grey 2023 Volkswagen Taos SUV stopped in the curb lane of the southbound Alex Fraser Bridge. The car obstructed and impacted afternoon commuter...

Truck Collision Hwy 17 December 2024
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Police Seek Witnesses to Collision that Closed Highway 17 for 6 Hours

Delta, BC – A fully loaded semi-truck drove through a concrete centre barrier, through two lanes of on-coming traffic, and a concrete barrier on the shoulder of the road. When it came to rest, it blocked one eastbound lane, two westbound lanes, and the westbound shoulder of Hwy 17, resulting in a road closure lasting several hours. This collision occurred...

Updated News Release Photo Missing Man Update
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Update Regarding Missing Man

File 2024-23125 Delta, BC – December 10 th, 2024 - The Delta Police Department regrets to share that Tajas, the subject of a missing person news release from December 9 th, 2024, has been located and has sadly passed away. Tajas’s death is not considered suspicious and no further information will be released. Our thoughts are with Tajas’s family and...

News Release Template Requesting Public Assistance
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Public Assistance Requested to Locate Injured Missing Man

File 2024-23125 Photo removed to preserve Tajas's privacy Original Release is Below ____________________________________________ Delta, BC – 0830 am - The Delta Police are making an urgent request for residents in the Sunstone neighbourhood and immediate surrounding area to check their yards, sheds, and cars for an injured missing man. At approximately 3:40 am this morning, the man left a residence...

Missing Person - Avtar 24-22861
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Public Assistance Requested to Locate Missing Man

File 2024-22861 Delta, BC – On December 4 th, 2024, at 6:20pm, a car was left abandoned in the southbound lanes of Alex Fraser Bridge. The driver of the car has not been located, and no witnesses to the car being left on the bridge have been identified. While driving conditions at the time included fog, with rush hour traffic...

News Release Template with image of car in background on the foreshore of Fraser River
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Delta Police Respond to Car into Fraser River Embankment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delta Police Respond to Car into Fraser River Embankment File 2024- 22512 November 29, 2024 Delta, BC – On November 29 th, 2024, at 9:39 am, the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a report of a car having been driven intentionally into the Fraser River, at the 8200 block or River Rd, Delta. The vehicle was...

News Release Template Featuring Delta Police Car
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Delta Police Respond to Demonstration Impacting Deltaport Way

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delta Police Respond to Demonstration Impacting Deltaport Way File 2024- 22507 November 29, 2024 Delta, BC – This morning, shortly before 8:30 a.m., the Delta Police Department (DPD) was notified of a group of demonstrators blocking Deltaport Way, impacting traffic and port operations. Officers responded and engaged with the demonstrators, encouraging them to relocate to a safe...