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Our Street Crime Unit arrested two teens, aged 16 & 17 at the time, after conducting a drug trafficking investigation. They were in possession of approximately 17 grams of purple fentanyl when arrested. Officers will be recommending that both youths be charged with Possession for

Our Street Crime Unit arrested two teens, aged 16 & 17 at the time, after conducting a drug trafficking investigation. They were in possession of approximately 17 grams of purple fentanyl when arrested. Officers will be recommending that both youths be charged with Possession for
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Join Our Next “Beat the Fraudster” Info Session | June 4 Learn how to protect yourself and your money from fraud! Join fraud expert Cst. Berle Zwaan for an engaging session covering financial, technological, and community safety. 📅 Date: Tuesday, June 4 📍 Attend in person or

Join Our Next “Beat the Fraudster” Info Session | June 4

Learn how to protect yourself and your money from fraud! Join fraud expert Cst. Berle Zwaan for an engaging session covering financial, technological, and community safety.

đź“… Date: Tuesday, June 4
📍 Attend in person or
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Alert | Cougar Sighting We have received several reports of a cougar being spotted in the 4200 block of Cedar Hill Rd. If you are outside in this area please be alert. If you spot the animal, walk away slowly and call 911. Our officers are in the area attempting to locate the

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Traffic Alert | Sunday, May 25 Traffic disruptions can be expected across Saanich on Sunday, May 25, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. due to the Victoria Ironman 70.3 triathlon. The cycling portion of the race will take place throughout Saanich and the Peninsula. SPD Officers will be

Traffic Alert | Sunday, May 25
Traffic disruptions can be expected across Saanich on Sunday, May 25, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. due to the Victoria Ironman 70.3 triathlon.

The cycling portion of the race will take place throughout Saanich and the Peninsula. SPD Officers will be
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174km/h and impaired! On Thursday morning, one of our officers arrested a new driver for impaired driving and excessive speed. He was clocked at 174km/h on the Pat Bay Hwy. The driver didn’t stop for the officer either, he kept going. Our officer later located the vehicle parked

174km/h and impaired!
On Thursday morning, one of our officers arrested a new driver for impaired driving and excessive speed. He was clocked at 174km/h on the Pat Bay Hwy.
The driver didn’t stop for the officer either, he kept going. Our officer later located the vehicle parked
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The CRD Motorcycle Safety Skills Challenge takes place this weekend and members from our Traffic Safety Unit, along with others, will be offering instruction on how to improve your riding skills. Stop by and learn from our experts, about what it takes to be a motorcycle riding

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We’re asking for anyone who witnessed, or has dashcam video of, a collision that occurred on the Highway 1 McKenzie Interchange on June 1st just after 1pm, to contact our non-emergency line: 250-475-4321. Please let the call taker know you are calling about file #25-9848. More

We’re asking for anyone who witnessed, or has dashcam video of, a collision that occurred on the Highway 1 McKenzie Interchange on June 1st just after 1pm, to contact our non-emergency line: 250-475-4321. Please let the call taker know you are calling about file #25-9848.
More
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We want to offer a big thank you to CFAX Santas Anonymous for their generous gift of comfort packages. These packages will be used by our detectives in our Special Investigations Section (SIS) as they engage with children and youth in a trauma informed way, offering a bit of

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A reminder to those on the road, it is illegal to throw cigarette butts out a vehicle window. If caught you will receive a $575 ticket under the Provincial Wildfire Act. This reminder comes after our officers assisted Saanich Fire with traffic control this morning as their crews

A reminder to those on the road, it is illegal to throw cigarette butts out a vehicle window. If caught you will receive a $575 ticket under the Provincial Wildfire Act.
This reminder comes after our officers assisted Saanich Fire with traffic control this morning as their crews
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A 44-year-old Los Angeles man has been sentenced to 40 years in U.S. federal prison following a child luring investigation that began in Saanich. The investigation was launched after a brave 12-year-old girl and her parents came forward to the Saanich Police. Their report led to

A 44-year-old Los Angeles man has been sentenced to 40 years in U.S. federal prison following a child luring investigation that began in Saanich.
The investigation was launched after a brave 12-year-old girl and her parents came forward to the Saanich Police. Their report led to
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Join Us for a Free Gang Education & Trends Seminar Officers from our Community Engagement and Patrol Divisions are hosting two important seminars to help youth and families understand the risks of gang involvement, and how to stay safe. Location: Royal Oak Middle School Dates:

Join Us for a Free Gang Education & Trends Seminar
Officers from our Community Engagement and Patrol Divisions are hosting two important seminars to help youth and families understand the risks of gang involvement, and how to stay safe.
Location: Royal Oak Middle School
Dates:
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ALERT: Bear sighting We have received several reports of a black bear accessing garbage cans in the 2300 blk of Queenswood Drive. If you encounter the animal, remain calm, back away slowly, and contact BC Conservation Service at 1-877-952-7277 or call 911 as needed. A reminder

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We are asking for the publics assistance to identify a vehicle and driver that failed to stay at the scene of a collision. A red car, believed to be a Ford Escape, was involved in a collision with a cyclist in the intersection of McKenzie Ave. and Blenkinsop Rd. on Sunday, June

We are asking for the publics assistance to identify a vehicle and driver that failed to stay at the scene of a collision. A red car, believed to be a Ford Escape, was involved in a collision with a cyclist in the intersection of McKenzie Ave. and Blenkinsop Rd. on Sunday, June
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Saanich Police officer's arrested a driver on June 29 after a series of driving offenses that endangered the public. Jason Speare has been charged with Dangerous Driving, Flight from Police and Possession of Stolen Property. More Info: saanichpolice.ca/2025/06/30/dri…

Saanich Police officer's arrested a driver on June 29 after a series of driving offenses that endangered the public. Jason Speare has been charged with Dangerous Driving, Flight from Police and Possession of Stolen Property.
More Info: saanichpolice.ca/2025/06/30/dri…
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We will deploy a CCTV camera at the Gorge Canada Day Picnic in support of our operations to ensure public safety at this event. The camera is being deployed in accordance with privacy laws and will be removed at the conclusion of the event. More info: ow.ly/MZVB50WiEfn

We will deploy a CCTV camera at the Gorge Canada Day Picnic in support of our operations to ensure public safety at this event. The camera is being deployed in accordance with privacy laws and will be removed at the conclusion of the event.
More info: ow.ly/MZVB50WiEfn
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Happy Pride Week everyone! There is still plenty of work to do towards ending discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, but Pride Week offers us a chance to celebrate how far we've come!

Happy Pride Week everyone!  There is still plenty of work to do towards ending discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, but Pride Week offers us a chance to celebrate how far we've come!
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In the first half of 2025 we stopped 229 impaired drivers, down from 320 over the same period in 2024. Of the 229, almost half received a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition. This summer drivers can expect to see more counterattack roadblocks in Saanich. With so many options

In the first half of 2025 we stopped 229 impaired drivers, down from 320 over the same period in 2024.
Of the 229, almost half received a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition.
This summer drivers can expect to see more counterattack roadblocks in Saanich. With so many options
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It’s Tim Hortons Camp Day and Saanich Officers, Reserves, and Volunteers are lending a hand at various locations across the District today. 100% of proceeds from all hot & cold drink sales go directly toward sending youth from underserved communities to Tims Camps, free of

It’s Tim Hortons Camp Day and Saanich Officers, Reserves, and Volunteers are lending a hand at various locations across the District today.  
100% of proceeds from all hot & cold drink sales go directly toward sending youth from underserved communities to Tims Camps, free of
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🚨 Serious collision at Quadra St & Greenridge Cres. Quadra St is closed in both directions. SPD Traffic Analysts are on scene. Please avoid the area and help keep the scene safe for all. #yyjtraffic