Abbotsford Patrol Officers Assaulted During Arrest

NEWS RELEASE
May 20, 2020
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On Thursday May 14th, 2020, two Abbotsford Patrol officers responded to the 2100 block of Ware Street for a domestic assault involving an intoxicated female as the suspected  aggressor. 

Upon arrival, responding officers located the female leaving the area.  When officers attempted to detain her, she struck one officer in the face, drawing blood.  A struggle ensued, during which the female kicked, scratched and bit the officers.

One officer received medical treatment at Abbotsford Regional Hospital for a concussion but has since been discharged. 

A 17-year-old Abbotsford woman has been charged with two counts of Assaulting a Police Officer. 

Anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this incident, or who has CCTV, dashcam or other video capturing the event, is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.

Abbotsford file 2020-18940

Sgt Judy Bird  Phone (604) 864-4899
Abbotsford Police Media Relations Officer [email protected]
2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3P5 Fax: (604) 859-2527