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Abbotsford, BC – October 2nd, 2026 – An investigation by the Abbotsford Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) has led to the arrest of a suspect and the approval of charges related to two residential break and enters that occurred at rural properties in Abbotsford last month.
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Abbotsford, BC – October 1st, 2026 – Did you know that nearly half of all women and girls in Canada have experienced Intimate Partner Violence? October marks the beginning of Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month and the launch of the AbbyPD’s Victim Services Unit’s ‘Purple Lights Nights’ campaign.
The goal of this campaign is to send a clear message that intimate partner violence has no place in our community. Throughout the month, the colour purple will serve as a powerful symbol of awareness, support, and solidarity for those affected by intimate partner violence. As part of this initiative, AbbyPD Headquarters will be illuminated in purple each night, standing as a visible reminder of our collective commitment to prevention, education, support for survivors, and an end to abuse.
A series of events will also take place throughout the month, beginning with the Fraser Valley Purple Lights Nights Launch on October 3 at 10:00 a.m. in Jubilee Park. Together, AbbyPD, community partners, stakeholders, and supporters will stand united to raise awareness, foster meaningful dialogue, and help break the cycle of intimate partner violence.
Through these events, we hope to reinforce a clear and important message: no one should face abuse alone. We encourage anyone affected by intimate partner violence, whether directly or indirectly, to seek support, knowing that help, resources, and a compassionate community are available.
Purple Lights Nights is also an opportunity to honour those who have lost their lives to intimate partner violence, support survivors on their healing journey, and offer hope to those who continue to experience abuse. Intimate partner violence can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, background, or circumstance. AbbyPD remains committed to supporting victims, strengthening community awareness, and holding offenders accountable.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available and you are not alone.
For more information and a full schedule of events, please visit -https://purplelightsnights.ca/pln-2026-calendar/
Sergeant Paul Walker
Media Relations Officer
Abbotsford Police Department
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Abbotsford, BC – September 21st, 2026 – Just before 11:00 a.m. this morning, Abbotsford Police responded to a call from a third party indicating a potential threat of violence at a school in the area of Old Yale Road and McMillan Road. The report prompted an immediate and significant police response to ensure the safety of students, staff, and users of the Abbotsford Recreation Centre.
As a precaution, Yale Secondary School was placed under lockdown. McMillan Elementary School and William A. Fraser Middle School were directed to shelter in place while officers assessed the situation. Safety precautions were also implemented at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre.
AbbyPD Patrol officers, supported by specialty units including Integrated Police Dog Services (IPDS), quickly secured each facility and confirmed the safety of all students, staff, and visitors as the incident unfolded. The lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders have since been lifted.
At this time, the incident is being investigated as a suspected swatting call. A swatting call is a false report of a threat or emergency. AbbyPD takes all reports of threats seriously and responds accordingly to ensure public safety.
AbbyPD can confirm that all Abbotsford schools are safe and that no active threat has been identified. The criminal investigation is ongoing to identify the person or persons responsible for today’s threats. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact police.
Further details surrounding today’s incident will be provided to parents directly from the Abbotsford School District. Members of the AbbyPD Youth Squad are also in contact with the schools directly impacted by today’s incident.
Abbotsford Police File 2026-40373
Constable Scott McClure
Media Relations Officer
Abbotsford Police Department
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Abbotsford, BC – September 18th, 2026 – The Abbotsford Police Department's Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) launched Project INTERRUPTION in 2025, targeting 36-year-old Tyler Missen and his involvement in drug trafficking within Abbotsford.
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Abbotsford, BC – September 17th, 2026 – On September 11th, 2026, AbbyPD officers conducted a large-scale retail theft enforcement operation as part of a Nationwide retail crime blitz targeting individuals involved in retail crime.
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Abbotsford, BC – September 16th, 2026 – On August 27th, 2026, at approximately 3:57 a.m., AbbyPD Patrol officers responded to a report of a Break and Enter at a business in the 1800 block of Forge Place.
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Abbotsford, BC – September 9th, 2026 – At approximately 3:56 p.m. today, AbbyPD Patrol officers responded to a serious collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV at the intersection of George Ferguson Way and Gladys Avenue.
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Abbotsford, BC – September 6th, 2026 – Just after 11:00 p.m. on September 5th, 2026, a vehicle was travelling in the 2500 block of McCallum Road when it was shot at by occupants of another vehicle. Preliminary information indicates that individuals in a dark-coloured SUV fired multiple shots at the victim vehicle.
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Abbotsford, BC – September 2nd, 2026 – Today, the Abbotsford Police Department is releasing a powerful new video highlighting the real and immediate consequences of becoming involved in extortion-related violence.
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Abbotsford, BC – September 1st, 2026 – As students prepare to return to the classroom, traffic volumes on Abbotsford roadways are expected to increase significantly. With the start of the new school year approaching, the Abbotsford Police Department is reminding parents that electric kick scooters (e-scooters) are not permitted on public roads, sidewalks, pathways, or parks anywhere within the City of Abbotsford. Their use is restricted to private property.
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Abbotsford, BC – August 28th, 2026 – At 6:10 a.m. on August 26th, 2026, Abbotsford Police patrol officers responded to reports of shots being fired in an outdoor parking lot in the 2400 block of Clearbrook Road.
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Abbotsford, BC – August 26th, 2026 – Over the past several months, investigators continued their efforts to locate Sonam Ramola. Tragically, Sonam has recently been located deceased.
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Abbotsford, BC – August 17th, 2026 – At approximately 1:09 a.m. on August 16th, Abbotsford Police patrol officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 2100 block of Enderby Street.
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Abbotsford, BC – August 13th, 2026 – At approximately 12:45 p.m. today, AbbyPD Patrol officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the parking lot of a Townhouse Complex in the 32000 block of Simon Avenue.
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To the Citizens of Abbotsford,
As we pass the halfway point of 2026, I would like to take a moment to recognize the dedication and professionalism of the men and women of the Abbotsford Police Department and provide our community with an update on the work being done to keep Abbotsford safe.