The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Wednesday, July 31 and Monday, Aug.5:
Tsawwassen August 1, 8:32 a.m., 700-block of Gilchrist Drive: Complainant reported his house and car had been egged at least once a week over the past three weeks. Cost for paint and other repairs is approximately $50. Police advised the complainant to call police at the time of the occurrence and if possible set up video surveillance cameras.
August 2, 7:37 p.m., 52nd Street and Imperial Gate: Complainant had an argument with her ex-boyfriend at the service station and he left with her cell phone. Police retrieved the phone and returned it to the complainant. The suspect was warned of possible arrest for theft of the phone.
August 3, 5:53 p.m., 1100-block of 56th Street: The loss prevention officer in the supermarket contacted police after she had apprehended a suspect who had paid for her groceries except for a package of chicken in the bottom of her stroller. Police attended and the suspect indicated it was an accident that she had not paid for the groceries. The store requested charges not be laid but the suspect was not welcome in the store in the future.
August 4, 6:01 a.m., 400-block of Milsom Wynd: Complainant reported sometime during the night someone had thrown a large boulder through the passenger side window of her vehicle parked in her driveway. The door panel and the dashboard of the vehicle suffered extensive damage. Damage to the vehicle is approximately $2,000. No attempt was made to enter the vehicle.
August 4, 1:09 p.m., 4700-block of Wesley Drive: Sometime overnight a rock was thrown at the driver's side door of the complainant's vehicle parked in front of his residence. Damage to the vehicle is approximately $2,500. No suspects or witnesses.
Ladner July 31, 3:57 a.m., River Road and Alexander
Road: Police stopped a vehicle during a routine check and requested the driver produce his driver's licence. The driver indicated that his licence was suspended. A computer check confirmed the suspension. The driver was arrested and then later released on a promise to appear in court at a future date. The vehicle was impounded.
August 2, 8 p.m., 72nd Street and Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant had followed a vehicle to Ferry Road that was weaving all over the road. Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver appeared to be impaired and was arrested. He was transported to headquarters where breath samples were subsequently provided. The
suspect was given a 24-hour roadside suspension and he was released on a promise to appear in court at a future date. Impaired driving charges have been recommended.
August 4, 2:26 p.m., 4900-block of Linden Drive: Complainant reported that sometime during the day someone had broken into her residence by prying open a rear door. Two of the bedrooms were rummaged through with jewelry and electronics stolen. Forensic ID section attended to take fingerprints and photos.
August 5, 6 a.m., 4600-block of 46A Street: Complainant was awakened by the sound of a collision. When he investigated he found a vehicle had hit his van parked in front of his residence. The driver indicated he had swerved to avoid a raccoon. Police attended and found the driver to possibly be under the influence. Breath samples provided read "fail" and a 90-day roadside suspension was given. The suspect's vehicle was impounded.
