Police are looking for a 43 year old man reported missing in Abbotsford. Ian "Mike" Tracey hasn't been seen Friday when he was working at a construction site in the Fleetwood area of Surrey. He drives a 1997 white Dodge caravan with the B-C plate...563 FNG. Tracey is 5'10" and 145 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Shots fired in Abbotsford
October 7, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police are investigating after shots rang out in the 2100 block of Meadow Street early this morning. Constable Ian MacDonald says no one was hurt, but some property was damaged. "Upon arrival we noted that there were several shell casings on the ground... and the residential home had been struck in the windows, and one of the vehicles in … [Read more...]
Abbotsford Police warn women following release of serial offender
September 29, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police are taking what they call the "extraordinary step" of releasing a public notification following the release of a serial offender. John James St. Jean is out of jail after serving two years for domestic assault. Constable Ian MacDonald with Abbotsford Police says his department felt a notification was necessary to protect the … [Read more...]
Abbotsford shooting
September 4, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police are investigating an an early morning shooting. Constable Ian Macdonald says, "this morning around 2:30 abbotsford police received a call from a neighbour in the 2500-block of Bradner Road. He reported hearing several shots fired. Several of our patrol units attended the area and we located an individual, 24 year old … [Read more...]
Cyclist killed in Abbotsford
August 31, 2012 by
A 72 year old cyclist is dead after being hit by a five tonne truck in Abbotsford this morning. Constable Ian MacDonald says it happened at the intersection of Bourquin Crescent and Mill Lake Road. "It looks, preliminarily, that although the cyclist was helmeted, that he may have attempted to cut the corner of that intersection and then as a result … [Read more...]
Brothers assaulted at Abbotsford Airport
August 31, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police are asking for the public's help, identifying a teenage boy who assautled two young boys inside a washroom at Abbotsford Airport. It happened on Wednesday just after noon, when the six and nine-year-old brothers were approached in front of the urinals. The teen grabbed the younger boy by the genitals, and bit the older one in the … [Read more...]
Fire near Abbotsford elementary school
August 20, 2012 by
Abbotsford firefighters knocked down a grass fire at an elementary school over the noon hour. Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Adams says the cause may be a discarded cigarette butt. Adams says the fire at Tembrook Elementary was spreading quickly when firefighters showed up. He says his crews usually see fire activity like this when the weather heats … [Read more...]
More than 150,000 expected for Abbotsford Air Show
August 11, 2012 by
More than 150,000 people are expected at Abbotsford International Airport this weekend -- to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of that city's "Air Show." Spokesperson Mary Lee says the event has a reputation as being exciting, and family-friendly. "Our feature act this year is the highly-acclaimed Canadian Forces Snowbirds, and we're really … [Read more...]
Abbotsford Police provide update on Bakker location
August 3, 2012 by
People in abbotsford are greatly concerned about the arrival of notorious sex-tourist Don Bakker. The 48 year old Bakker preys on women and children. He's now out of custody and living in Abbotsford. Given the level of concern, police are now shedding more light on where Bakker is living. What they call his "residence location" falls within the … [Read more...]
Deadly crash in Abbotsford
August 1, 2012 by
In Abbotsford, the intersection of Vye and Riverside roads is expected to be blocked until this afternoon as police investigate a deadly crash. About 6:40 this morning, a semi truck hit a pedestrian, and the victim died at the scene. Police say the driver stopped and is cooperating. Alcohol was not a factor. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
