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Weekly Media Release for Feb. 12 – Feb 18, 2024

Fraud  On February 12, 2024, the Oak Bay Police received a report of an online fraud. The complainant responded to an online residential rental ad. The suspect requested an e-transfer for a security deposit and first month rent, totaling $4,650. The complainant sent the e-transfer and on the agreed upon move in date attended the Continue Reading

Free Fraud Prevention Talk

With ever-increasing incidents of fraud taking place in communities, the Oak Bay Police Department will be presenting a session on Fraud Prevention. The talk will be presented by Oak Bay Police Constable Natalie Mishrigi, Community and Youth Liaison Officer, and Sergeant Jason Jewkes at the Monterey Recreation Centre – Garry Oak Room on Saturday, March Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release for Jan. 22 – Jan. 28, 2024

The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 57 calls for service this week.  Excessive Speed On January 22, 2024, at 2045 hours, the Oak Bay Police were conducting speed enforcement on Beach Dr near Newport Ave, which is a posted 40km/h speed limit. Police observed a vehicle travelling Northbound and noted it to be travelling Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release for Jan. 15 – Jan. 21, 2024

The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 49 calls for service this week. On January 15, 2024, at 2027 hours, the Oak Bay Police were conducting speed on Beach Dr near Newport Ave, which is a posted 40km/h speed limit. Police observed a vehicle travelling Northbound and noted it to be travelling more than 40km/h. Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release for Jan. 8 – Jan. 14, 2024

The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 51 calls for service this week. Mischief: On January 12, 2024, at approximately 2300 hours, the Oak Bay Police located several vehicles which had been vandalized in the 2400 to 2600 block of Beach Dr. and the 1900 block of Crescent Rd. The suspect(s) threw large rocks at Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release for Jan. 1 – Jan. 7, 2024

The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 50 calls for service this week. Three Day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibition On January 1, 2024, at 19:53 pm, the Oak Bay Police Department were conducting a Counterattack Road Check in the 3000 block of Foul Bay Rd., targeting impaired drivers. A 19-year-old man drove up the road Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release for Dec. 25th – Dec. 31st, 2023

EXCESSIVE SPEEDING On December 29th, at 6:55pm, a traffic stop was conducted with a vehicle on Beach Dr near Newport Ave after being caught travelling 42km/hr over the speed limit. The 22-year-old male driver was issued a motor vehicle act ticket for excessive speed with a fine amount of $368.00. The vehicle he was driving Continue Reading

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