Mayor Nils Jensen, Chair of the Oak Bay Police Board is pleased to announce that Staff Sergeant Andrew Brinton has been selected to be the next Chief Constable for the District of Oak Bay. Mayor Jensen made the announcement today, saying “Oak Bay is fortunate to have such a well-qualified individual to head up its Continue Reading
On February 10th, 2014 at 12:30 am Oak Bay Police were conducting an impaired driving checkpoint on Cadboro Bay Road at Eastdowne Rd. A 39 yr old Victoria male operating a Toyota Sequoia was checked. The driver had the odour of liquor on his breath and a subsequent roadside breath test resulted in an immediate Continue Reading
During this last week, Oak Bay Police Department responded to 89 calls for service. Eleven calls were associated to false alarms. On February 3, a vehicle was stopped for speeding in the 2200 block of Cadboro Bay Road. The investigating officer smelled an odor of liquor from the driver. The officer administered the ASD (Approved Screening Continue Reading
On January 30th, 2014 at approx.. 7:00pm Oak Bay Police investigated a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. A 75 yr old Victoria resident was operating her 2003 Toyota 4 Runner in a northerly direction on Cadboro Bay Road, approaching the intersection with Thompson Avenue. An 85 yr old Oak Bay male had just begun Continue Reading
The public is invited to attend a car seat clinic at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre 1975 Bee Street on Saturday, February 8. The car seat program is a free service provided in partnership with the Oak Bay Police Department and a licensed car seat technician. The car seat technician will check your child’s car seat to determine Continue Reading
On February 3rd, 2014, the Oak Bay Police Department will launch another innovative program to promote safe cycling in our community. Cyclists who are found riding at night and don’t have any lights on their bike because they don’t own any, will be given a two week amnesty to buy some lights in lieu of Continue Reading
Last week, the OBPD was able to happily report that the number of thefts from motor vehicles were down in 2013 from previous years. Unfortunately, this last week saw 11 unlocked vehicles entered. Four vehicles in the King George Terrace and Crescent Road area were entered at the beginning of the week. The early morning hours of Continue Reading
Vehicle for Location: On January 3rd, 2014, at approximately 6:30 pm, an older blue pickup truck, (possibly a Toyota), with a white canopy and a smashed out rear tail-light was observed driving over a residential lawn in the 3000 block of Uplands Road, in Oak Bay. The Oak Bay Police are seeking the public’s assistance Continue Reading
A unique opportunity exists to lead a community police service that offers innovative policing initiatives to serve and protect its citizens. The Oak Bay Police Board seeks to appoint an outstanding police professional with a proven reputation of success within law enforcement to the role of Chief Constable of the Oak Bay Police Department. Detailed information Continue Reading
It doesn’t take much alcohol to impair your driving – just because you’ve only had a couple of drinks doesn’t mean you’re okay to drive. If your New Years Eve activities involve alcohol, make a plan before you head out. Arrange for a designated driver, call a taxi, take transit or call a sober friend. Continue Reading
On December 23rd at 2:23 PM, police responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Hampshire Road and McNeill Avenue. A vehicle southbound on Hampshire Road failed to stop for the stop sign at McNeill Avenue, colliding with an eastbound vehicle. The 47 year old female driver of the eastbound vehicle had to be Continue Reading
Chief Constable Mark Fisher will be leaving the District of Oak Bay to take up the post as the Detachment Commander for the Nanaimo RCMP. The District wishes Chief Fisher all the best in his new role. With Chief Fisher’s impending departure, the Oak Bay Police Board will be seeking a new Chief Constable, with Continue Reading