The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 62 calls for service this week. This week officers charged 6 drivers with using an electronic device while driving, which carries a fine of $386 and four driver penalty points. On March 22, 2022, Oak Bay Police attended a residence in the 2700 Block of Cadboro Bay Rd. Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 57 calls for service this week. March is distracted driving month and the Oak Bay Police were cracking down on driver’s using electronic devices. During the week, police charged 14 drivers’ with using an electronic device while driving, which carries a fine of $368 and four driver penalty Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 74 calls for service this week. On March 6th, an Oak Bay Police member was called to assist Sidney RCMP members with an impaired driving investigation that required a Drug Recognition Expert. The Oak Bay Police Department has three DRE trained members who are regularly called to assist Continue Reading
On March 2, an Oak Bay Police member was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Cadboro Bay Rd near Lansdowne Rd when a pickup truck was observed revving it’s engine and drifting in it’s lane travelling Northbound on Cadboro Bay Rd. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was given a ticket for Continue Reading
On February 23rd, police responded to a residence for a victim who had been assaulted by a 27 year old male who is known to him. The victim received a significant injury to his face as well as a broken wrist. The assailant was taken into custody as soon as police arrived and is now Continue Reading
On February 7, 2022, Oak Bay Police responded to a report of a break and enter that occurred between the evening of Friday February 4, 2022, and the morning of February 7, 2022, near the 2000 block of Cotswold Rd. Sometime over the weekend, unknown suspects forced their way into the secured garage area of Continue Reading
On February 2, 2022, an Oak Bay Police Officer located a prohibited driver behind the wheel of her car in South Oak Bay. The officer knew the 19 year old female driver was prohibited because he had arrested her exactly one month before for the same offence. OPBD is hopeful this driver will make better Continue Reading
OB File #2022-164 On Monday, January 17th, a patrol member attended the 900 block of Foul Bay Road regarding a mischief incident. The homeowner reported at approximately 2 p.m. he heard a bang and thought it might be one of his kids that caused the noise. He realized later when he looked at this front Continue Reading
On January 10th a complainant reported their EV charging cable was stolen overnight in the 2000 block of Cavendish Ave. The cable was plugged into their electric vehicle at the time. Unfortunately, there was no CCTV to help in identifying the person responsible. (OBPD file 2022-88) On January 10th a complainant living in the 2000 Continue Reading
OB File #2022-42 On Tuesday, January 4th a patrol member noted an expired decal on a vehicle in the 200 block of King George Terrace. The vehicle was followed to the homeowner’s residence. Police records confirmed the decal was expired and the patrol member issued a violation ticket for no insurance to the registered owner. Continue Reading
OB File #2021-3978 On Thursday, December 23rd, the Oak Bay Police set up a check stop at Cadboro Bay Road and Eastdowne Road. A vehicle approached the roadblock, and the officer could smell liquor emanating from the driver. An ASD was administered which showed a “WARN” reading. The driver was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition Continue Reading