Calls for Service: 84 Arson Oak Bay Police are investigating a suspicious fire in a washroom at a local secondary school on June 18, 2026, at 12:12 PM. Emergency crews responded and determined the fire had been deliberately set using combustible materials, resulting in localized fire, smoke, and water damage. Oak Bay Fire Department secured Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 89 calls for service this week. Attempted Theft from Vehicle On June 10, at 1:00 pm, police received a report of an incident in the 2000 block of Milton Street that happened on June 7, 2026 at 3:40 am, regarding an individual who was captured on video attempting Continue Reading
Deadline to apply: July 5, 2026 The District of Oak Bay is accepting applications from residents wishing to serve on the Oak Bay Police Board. The current vacancy is for a 2-year term starting September 1, 2026. Qualifications Police Board members are from diverse backgrounds from the community and bring diverse skills and experiences to Continue Reading
Calls for Service: 101 Calls of note: Excessive Speed On May 27, at approximately 10:30 PM, police conducting speed enforcement in the 900‑block of Beach Drive observed a vehicle travelling at 89 km/h in a posted 40 km/h zone. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, who was operating under learner’s licence restrictions without Continue Reading
Oak Bay Police responded to 86 calls for service between May 18 and May 24, 2026. VEHICLE ROLLS AFTER DRIVER DISTRACTED On May 23, 2026, at approximately 7:28 p.m., Oak Bay Police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Musgrave Street. A northbound vehicle struck a parked, unoccupied pickup truck and rolled onto its side. The Continue Reading
Calls or Service: 91 National Police Week National Police Week began on May 10th; The Oak Bay Police Department recognizes and expresses gratitude for the dedicated officers, civilian staff, volunteers, and community partners who work every day to help keep Oak Bay safe. Police Week is an opportunity to highlight the strong relationships between police Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 92 calls for service this week. THEFT OF BIKE On May 4, 2026, at approximately 1:40 p.m., Oak Bay Police were conducting proactive foot patrols in the 1900 block of Bee Street when an individual reported that their $1,500 bicycle had been stolen from a nearby rack. Officers Continue Reading
Calls for Service: 84 EXCESSIVE SPEEDING On Saturday May 2nd 2026, police were conducting proactive traffic enforcement monitoring vehicles in the 3600 block of Cedar Hill Cross Rd. At approximately 20:00 hrs a speeding vehicle was observed travelling 92km/hr in a 50km/hr zone. The driver was issued a ticket for excessive speed ($368.00) and the Continue Reading
Calls for Service: 64 MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION On April 23, 2026, at 6:19 p.m., Oak Bay Police were called to a 2-vehicle collision on Windsor Rd / Monterey Ave. A vehicle travelling Northbound on Monterey Ave failed to stop for a stop sign and collided with the second vehicle as it was travelling Westbound on Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 53 calls for service this week. Bylaw On April 16 at 8:34 p.m., officers responded to a report of a beach fire at Willows Beach. The individuals involved were educated on the applicable fire bylaw, and the fire was extinguished by the parties involved. Beach fires are not Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 76 calls for service this week. 2026-980 – Mischief On Tuesday April 7th at 8:55 p.m. OBPD were made aware of a vehicle that had been extensively damaged while parked in the 2000 block of McNeill Avenue after suffering mechanical issues. Anyone who may have seen suspicious activity Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 78 calls for service this week. ILLEGAL BEACHFIRE On March 31, 2026 at approximately 1:21 a.m., police observed an illegal beach fire at the north end of Willows Beach near Cattle Point. Officers spoke with a small group of people at the scene. The fire was extinguished and Continue Reading