Editorial - Learning from the Portugal Model of Decriminalization for Meaningful Impact in BC. The Portugal model of drug decriminalization, hailed worldwide as a pioneering approach in drug policy, is currently being reconsidered. Portugal decriminalized all drugs in 2001; it was a bold experiment aimed at treating drug use as a public health issue rather than a criminal one. Two...

2020-27569 A Delta woman has been charged with forty offences related to identity theft and credit card fraud. In November 2020, the Delta Police opened an investigation related to suspected credit card fraud. The investigation determined the suspect obtained identification and credit card information, using the documents and data for personal gain. Charges in relation to this investigation have now...

23-15066 On June 26th, 2023, at approximately 1 pm, as a result of a call to 911, Delta Police officers were looking for a driver in a vehicle who may have been in distress or impaired by drugs or alcohol. At approximately 2 pm, the vehicle was located by officers and a vehicle stop was attempted. The driver failed to...

2023-14189 UPDATED June 24th 6:30 PM This missing youth has been located and is in good condition. Thank you to the public for the assistance in locating him. ______________________________________________________________________________________ On June 16 th , 2023, (Name Removed) was reported to the Delta Police Department as a missing person. He is described as a 17-year-old Caucasian male, 5’5” tall, 115 lbs...

2023-13871 Updated June 24th, 2023 8:00 AM This missing person was located overnight in good condition. The below original release will remain in place, with identity information removed for privacy. _________________________________________________ The Delta Police Department (“DPD”) is renewing its call for community assistance to locate (Name removed). He is a 15-year-old Indigenous male, 5’8” tall, with a slim build. He...

2023-14523 On June 20 th , 2023, at approximately 8:35 pm, the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a break and enter in progress in Tsawwassen. A complainant heard a noise and when she investigated, she challenged an unknown man inside her home. The suspect fled and police were called. The complainant was not harmed by the suspect. Officers attended...

2023-14189 On June 16 th , 2023, at approximately 11:30 pm, the Delta Police Department (DPD) opened a missing person investigation in relation to a 17-year-old male from North Delta. On June 16 th , 2023, at approximately noon, (Name Removed) was last seen by his family when he was dropped off at school. He is described as a Caucasian...

2023-13871 Updated June 24th at 8:00 AM This missing youth has been located and is in good condition. Original release below will remain published, but name and identifying information have been removed for privacy reasons. ______________________________________________ On June 13 th , 2023, the Delta Police Department (DPD) received a report of a missing teen who has not returned to his...

2023-14101 Updated: June 16th, 2023 at 3pm - This missing person has been located and her well-being has been confirmed. The original News Release remains below; however, it has been altered to remove the photo and any specific identifiers. Thank you for the public assistance to help locate her. _______________________________________________________________________________________ On June 15 th , 2023, the Delta Police Department...

File 2023-13417 Catalytic converter theft continues to be an ongoing crime trend in the Province of British Columbia. Year to date, the Delta Police Department has received a total of 144 reports of catalytic converter theft. Catalytic converters are stolen because they contain small quantities of precious metals that have a high monetary value when recycled or reclaimed. On June...