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 14th, 2022, Oak Bay Police received a report of an online scam. A local resident was searching for a motorhome and came across a listing on Craigslist. A wire transfer was sent in the amount of $16,000 to purchase the motorhome. The sale is believed to be fraudulent. Matter is still under investigation. 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
The Oak Bay Police Department has just launched a community survey to gather public input that will be used to determine our policing priorities for the next three years (2023-2026). Based on those priorities, the Police Department will identify initiatives to address the community’s priorities. The initiatives will be implemented throughout the three years with 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
On January 23rd, just after 0300 hrs, a taxi driver called the OBPD to report a fare fraud of just under $50. The female occupant exited the taxi advising that she was going to go get money. Instead she left the area and did not return to pay for her fare. The female was described 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