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Abbotsford, BC – August 7th, 2025 – In a progressive step toward modern, community-focused policing, the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) is proud to announce the official deployment of the BolaWrap — a use of force option that is a non-lethal restraint device designed to immobilize individuals from a distance without relying on pain compliance.
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Abbotsford, BC – August 5th, 2025 – Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on August 4th, Abbotsford Police Patrol officers successfully identified the female involved in this incident. She is safe and currently speaking with investigators.
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Abbotsford, BC – July 31st, 2025 – At approximately 1:34 a.m. this morning, frontline officers from the Abbotsford Police Department responded to a serious collision in the northbound lanes of Highway 11 near Townshipline Road. The incident involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle.
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Abbotsford, BC – July 30th, 2025 – Since January 2025, the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) has observed an increase in youth-related violent crimes, including assaults, robberies, and a recent homicide—raising concerns for public safety.
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Abbotsford, BC – July 29th, 2025 – The Abbotsford Police Department’s Major Crime Unit (MCU) has been actively investigating this incident in collaboration with our law enforcement partners and medical professionals. Investigators have been diligently following the evidence to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death of one individual and the hospitalization of another from Menno Home.
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Abbotsford, BC – July 24th, 2025 – On July 16, 2025, 70-year-old Dale Kirkwood was reported missing to the Abbotsford Police Department. Dale’s disappearance is considered highly unusual and has raised concern for both his family and investigators.
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Abbotsford, BC – July 23rd, 2025 – On July 6, 2025, the Abbotsford Police Department was alerted by the Abbotsford Regional Hospital regarding two patients who had been transferred from Menno Home. Both individuals were experiencing medical emergencies that raised concerns due to their suspicious nature. Sadly, on July 10th, 2025, one of the patients did not survive.
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Abbotsford, BC – July 5th, 2025 – Early this morning, at approximately 3:48 a.m., Abbotsford Police Patrol Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 2700 block of Tolmie Road.
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Abbotsford, BC – July 2, 2025 – At approximately 12:22 a.m. this morning, Abbotsford Police Patrol Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 2300 block of McCallum Road.
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Abbotsford, BC – July 2nd, 2025 – The Abbotsford Police Department remains committed to addressing crime in our community through innovative, intelligence-led policing strategies. A key focus is targeting repeat violent offenders who pose ongoing risks to public safety.
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Abbotsford, BC – July 1st, 2025 – Last evening, June 30th at approximately 7:46 p.m., Abbotsford Police Patrol officers responded to a report of a violent dispute at a residence in the 36000 block of McKee Road.
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Abbotsford, BC – June 28th, 2025 – This evening, at approximately 5:21 p.m., Patrol officers from the Abbotsford Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle collision in the 4000 block of Sumas Mountain Road. The incident involved a black Ducati motorcycle, a black Mazda 3, and a green Toyota Sienna van.
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Abbotsford, BC – June 27th, 2025 – Over the past few days, the Abbotsford Police Department’s Major Crime Unit, with support from additional AbbyPD teams, worked diligently to advance this investigation and identify a suspect.
On June 26, 2025, 46-year-old Robert Matthews of Abbotsford was arrested and has been charged with Aggravated Assault & Failing to Comply with a Probation Order. Mr. Matthews is known to law enforcement as a repeat offender with a significant criminal record.
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Abbotsford, BC – June 26th, 2025 – On June 23, 2025, at approximately 11:04 a.m., Abbotsford Police Patrol Officers responded to a report of a man armed with a knife in the 32400 block of Emerald Avenue. While enroute, additional callers reported that the man was entering residential yards, approaching occupied vehicles, and appeared to be in an agitated state.
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Abbotsford, BC – June 25th, 2025 – On June 24, 2025, at approximately 6:14 p.m., Abbotsford Police Patrol Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 32700 block of South Fraser Way.