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Media Releases

Vancouver Police Department Media Releases

The VPD's most recent media releases are listed below.

View the archives for 2019, or use the search function below to find past VPD media releases.

Update: Wanted Federal Offender Arrested in Quebec

February 17, 2019

Joseph Davis, fourth-time federal offender, who failed to return to his Vancouver halfway house on February 11, has been arrested in Eastern Canada.  more »

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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatal Collision

February 17, 2019

Vancouver Police are investigating a serious collision on Cambie Street at West 57th Avenue that has claimed the life of a man in his 20s. more »

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VPD Pink Shirt Day Colouring Contest

February 15, 2019

It’s Pink Shirt Day on February 27th and the VPD has a colouring contest for kids! more »

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Vancouver Police Renew Appeal For Information About Wanted Federal Offender

February 14, 2019

Vancouver Police are renewing their appeal for information about the whereabouts of Joseph Davis, who is currently wanted Canada-wide. more »

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Update: Man Dies Following February 4th Collision

February 13, 2019

The lone occupant and driver of a Honda Civic involved in a serious collision February 4, 2019, at Clark Drive and Venables Street, has now died in hospital. more »

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VPD Searching For Federal Offender

February 12, 2019

Vancouver Police are searching for a federal offender who is currently wanted after failing to return to his Vancouver halfway house. more »

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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatal Collision In The Downtown Eastside

February 8, 2019

Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal collision in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, after a pedestrian was struck by a transit bus early this evening. more »

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Vancouver Police Investigate City’s Second Pedestrian Fatality of the Year

February 5, 2019

Vancouver Police are investigating a collision this morning in East Vancouver that has claimed the life of a pedestrian. more »

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VPD Investigates Serious Collision In Strathcona

February 4, 2019

Vancouver Police are investigating a serious collision at Clark Drive and Venables Street that occurred this afternoon. One man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. more »

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Vancouver Police Appoint New Superintendent

February 1, 2019

The Vancouver Police Department has added a new superintendent to the executive leadership team. more »

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