Abbotsford Police Ticket Woman Seen Dumping Trash in Local Lake
Police say about 30 residents tagged or messaged them after the videos spread online, helping investigators gather information on the alleged littering incidents.
- Viral videos showing a woman appearing to dump trash at Mill Lake and near Blue Jay Elementary are being investigated by the Abbotsford Police Department, with incidents reportedly occurring in late July.
- Shortly after the footage spread across social media, the APD received messages from approximately 30 community members regarding the incidents; prior to these online posts, the department had not received any official reports.
- The APD is currently collecting information, having reached out to individuals who originally posted the videos online, as these littering incidents are unacceptable and negatively impact community spaces.
- Anyone with information regarding the woman's identity can contact the Abbotsford Police Department at communications@abbypd.ca as the investigation remains ongoing.
- While social media can raise awareness, it is not a substitute for reporting incidents directly to police; timely reporting helps ensure relevant information is gathered for appropriate follow-up.
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Abbotsford Police ticket woman seen dumping trash in local lake
Abbotsford Police say they have issued tickets to a person caught in a viral video dumping a bag full of trash into a local lake. The woman was caught on video by bystanders emptying a bag into Mill Lake in late July. Police said a second incident happened 'more recently' near Bluejay Elementary Sch...
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Less than 72 hours after a couple of videos began widely circulating online showing a woman littering into local waterways, she has now been identified and fined. The viral videos were originally posted on Aug. 17, but the Abbotsford Police Department reported that the incidents shown on the clips originally took place in late July. In the videos, a woman is seen dumping items into the water at both Mill Lake and Blue Jay Elementary. After being…
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