
Police search for young girl missing from North Delta
Oct. 8, 2019 Update - The 10 year old girl who was missing from North Delta, along with her older sister missing out of Surrey, were located overnight and returned safely. Thank you to everyone who shared social media and the earlier news release in an effort to help locate her. Oct. 7, 2019 File 19-22844 Delta Police are actively...

Delta Police first in BC to use new mental health apprehension tool
Today Delta Police became the first police agency in BC to use a new technology to help those experiencing mental health crises to more quickly get the help they need, while freeing up police time spent dealing with mental health apprehensions. All front line patrol officers with Delta Police have just been trained on a new app available on their...

Man charged after “bait” items taken from vehicle
File 19-18453 A 46-year-old man is facing a charge of theft under $5,000 after Delta Police investigated a Bait Car activation earlier this summer. As thefts from vehicles are an ongoing issue in Delta, The Delta Police participates in the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT) program. That program offers a wide selection of bait cars, which can also...

Volunteers, citizens and police officers honoured at Delta Police 2019 Awards Ceremony
From safely stopping a sudden knife attack in a retirement home, to preventing a suicidal female from jumping off a bridge, to removing a teen girl from a prostitution ring, Delta Police officers were recognized yesterday evening for their exceptional work in the community over the past year. “Our officers never know what might happen when they answer a call...

Two pedestrians struck within 24 hour period
Files 19-21841/21816 Delta Police are encouraging pedestrians and drivers to take precautions in darker, rainy weather after two pedestrians were struck within a 24-hour period in North Delta. On September 22 a pedestrian was struck while in the crosswalk at 116th Street and 80th Ave at approximately 8:30 pm. The driver was travelling at slow speed, turning the corner, and...

Delta Police make arrest in regard to student assault
File 19-21429 A Delta Police school liaison officer was at South Delta Secondary School (SDSS) on September 18, 2019 during school hours, when he was made aware of an allegation of an assault that had occurred that same day. The alleged assault occurred between two students who attend SDSS. “An investigation commenced immediately,” says Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta Police...

Drivers get bad grades during first weeks of school
During the first two weeks of school Delta Police issued 217 violation tickets to drivers speeding – or driving distracted – in school zones. Unfortunately police also stopped one impaired driver as well as one prohibited driver during the enforcement blitz. Parents should rest assured that patrols and enforcement efforts at school zones will continue throughout the school year –...

No property damage, injuries or shell casings located after report of shots fired
File 19-21211 Delta Police responded three reports of possible shots fired just before 10 pm Sept. 15 in the vicinity of the Big Splash water park, located on the northwest corner of Highway 17 and Salish Sea Drive. Multiple police officers responded quickly, and while investigating located individuals who also reported hearing what they felt were shots fired in the...

Gun shots fired in Tsawwassen
19-20865 At approximately 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, Delta Police responded to report of shots being fired in the 5500 block of 18th Avenue in Tsawwassen. There were no reported injuries but a vehicle was hit. The incident is not believed to be gang related and instead a result of an ongoing dispute between parties known to each...

Delta Police step up enforcement for back to school traffic
And just like that summer is over and the kids are heading back to school. With school commencing on Tuesday, September 3rd, the 30 km/h speed limit around school zones and playgrounds will be strictly enforced for the safety of those travelling by foot, bike or vehicle to and from school. Parents, school staff and members of the public will...