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Scott Kuebeck is shown here during a Jan. 1, 2017 arrest in Abbotsford. He was later sentenced for nine robberies in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. (KAM Productions file photo)

Abbotsford man sentenced to 3 years in jail for 11th robbery since 2017

Scott Kuebeck targeted a gas station in May 2022; previously sentenced on 10 other robberies

Scott Kuebeck is shown here during a Jan. 1, 2017 arrest in Abbotsford. He was later sentenced for nine robberies in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. (KAM Productions file photo)
The 2900 block of Old Clayburn Road in Abbotsford was blocked off for a few hours on Thursday (Jan. 12) while police were attempting to arrest a man wanted on several warrants. (Photo by Abbotsford Police Department)

Wanted man arrested in Abbotsford after three-hour takedown

Justin Walsh in custody after incident on Old Clayburn Road

The 2900 block of Old Clayburn Road in Abbotsford was blocked off for a few hours on Thursday (Jan. 12) while police were attempting to arrest a man wanted on several warrants. (Photo by Abbotsford Police Department)
Dylan Pelly has been sentenced on seven of the 13 charges he faced, including for a 2018 home invasion of a licensed grow-op in Abbotsford. (Facebook photo)

Abbotsford man sentenced for home invasion and weapons trafficking

Dylan Pelly receives an additional three years in jail for seven of the 13 charges he faced

Dylan Pelly has been sentenced on seven of the 13 charges he faced, including for a 2018 home invasion of a licensed grow-op in Abbotsford. (Facebook photo)
Diego Guevara, 16 is wanted by the Abbotsford Police Department on charges of robbery and aggravated assault.

Police in Abbotsford get court order to name teen wanted in relation to stabbing

Diego Guevara was charged in October after woman, 37, was seriously injured in August

Diego Guevara, 16 is wanted by the Abbotsford Police Department on charges of robbery and aggravated assault.
Sumas Prairie as seen from Highway 1 on Nov. 20, 2021. (Jenna Hauck/Black Press Media)

Sumas Prairie flood lawsuit continues to move toward class action

City of Abbotsford loses bid to appeal decision related to expert files

Sumas Prairie as seen from Highway 1 on Nov. 20, 2021. (Jenna Hauck/Black Press Media)
Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Package of THC and cellphones with $35K prison value seized in Abbotsford

Contraband recently discovered at Matsqui Institution, reports CSC

Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Almost $11K in drugs seized at Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford

Inmate intercepted with cocaine, MDMA and other drugs

Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Police were on scene at an apartment building in the 9200 block of Mary Street in Chilliwack on March 2, 2020 for the takedown of a suspect. (Screengrab from video by 1st Due Media)

No charges for Abbotsford officer who fired beanbag gun at suspect during Chilliwack arrest

BC Prosecution Service says cop’s action were warranted during incident on March 2, 2020

Police were on scene at an apartment building in the 9200 block of Mary Street in Chilliwack on March 2, 2020 for the takedown of a suspect. (Screengrab from video by 1st Due Media)
Following a robbery of the CIBC in Grand Forks on April 21, 2022, RCMP released this image of the suspect. Briaden Rosch was later arrested and charged with the crime. Rosch was again arrested in Abbotsford on Dec. 9 and has been charged with seven more offences.

Man charged with Grand Forks bank robbery arrested in Abbotsford

Briaden Rosch now faces seven more charges in Abbotsford and Surrey

Following a robbery of the CIBC in Grand Forks on April 21, 2022, RCMP released this image of the suspect. Briaden Rosch was later arrested and charged with the crime. Rosch was again arrested in Abbotsford on Dec. 9 and has been charged with seven more offences.
Chelsey Gauthier of Abbotsford was killed in July 2017 in Mission. A newly released coroner’s report lists her cause of death as a stab wound to her torso. (Facebook photo)

Abbotsford woman killed in Mission in 2017 died of stab wound, says coroner

Body of Chelsey Gauthier, 22, was found in ‘shallow grave’ in isolated area

Chelsey Gauthier of Abbotsford was killed in July 2017 in Mission. A newly released coroner’s report lists her cause of death as a stab wound to her torso. (Facebook photo)
Alex Blanarou, who was killed in Abbotsford on Dec. 28, 2017, is shown with a bouquet for his mom on Mother’s Day.

Mom of Surrey man gunned down in Abbotsford ‘disgusted’ with plea agreements

Three men charged with 2017 killing of Alex Blanarou plead guilty to lesser charges

Alex Blanarou, who was killed in Abbotsford on Dec. 28, 2017, is shown with a bouquet for his mom on Mother’s Day.
Video shot by a citizen outside of Abbotsford Centre on Nov. 26 captured a man under arrest being hit twice in the face by an officer. (Screengrab from video by Marty Gaites)

Man who was punched by cop after Offspring concert in Abbotsford files lawsuit

Ryan Atzenberger says police used ‘excessive force’ while arresting him

Video shot by a citizen outside of Abbotsford Centre on Nov. 26 captured a man under arrest being hit twice in the face by an officer. (Screengrab from video by Marty Gaites)
The Abbotsford campus of University of the Fraser Valley. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

All University of the Fraser Valley campuses closed due to ‘hazardous conditions’

Snow and freezing rain combine to make driving a challenge on Friday, Dec. 23

The Abbotsford campus of University of the Fraser Valley. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Arnold and Joanne De Jong were killed in their Abbotsford home in May 2022. (Facebook photo)

UPDATE: Three Surrey men charged in relation to killing of senior Abbotsford couple

One of the men knew Arnold and Joanne De Jong, police say

Arnold and Joanne De Jong were killed in their Abbotsford home in May 2022. (Facebook photo)
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Abbotsford man charged with 2 offences in alleged ‘sextortion’ incident

Port Moody Police say there could be other potential victims

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Police arrested Neil Robert Simpson on June 2, 2020 after he was tackled by customers during a robbery at the Scotiabank at Gladwin Road and South Fraser Way in Abbotsford. (Photo by Garry Amyot)

Abbotsford bank robber who was tackled by customers pleads guilty

Neil Robert Simpson’s sentencing hearing on 2 charges scheduled for Jan. 30

Police arrested Neil Robert Simpson on June 2, 2020 after he was tackled by customers during a robbery at the Scotiabank at Gladwin Road and South Fraser Way in Abbotsford. (Photo by Garry Amyot)
A heavy police presence was on scene on Dec. 28, 2017 following the shooting death on Bates Road in Abbotsford of Alexander Blanarou, 24, of Surrey. (Abbotsford News file photo)

3 men plead guilty in relation to 2017 killing of Surrey man in Abbotsford

Alexander Blanarou, 24, was shot to death and body found in field

A heavy police presence was on scene on Dec. 28, 2017 following the shooting death on Bates Road in Abbotsford of Alexander Blanarou, 24, of Surrey. (Abbotsford News file photo)
Bradley Bender

One of B.C.’s most-wanted car thieves sentenced for crimes in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Surrey

Bradley Bender receives time served on 3 charges, while another 12 charges are stayed

Bradley Bender
Environment Canada is warning that roads and sidewalks could be icy overnight Wednesday (Nov. 30) and into Thursday in the eastern Fraser Valley. (Stock photo by Sergey Gorbachev from Pixabay)

WEATHER ALERT: Icy roads could impact eastern Fraser Valley

Environment Canada warns of falling temperatures overnight Wednesday

Environment Canada is warning that roads and sidewalks could be icy overnight Wednesday (Nov. 30) and into Thursday in the eastern Fraser Valley. (Stock photo by Sergey Gorbachev from Pixabay)
The grounds of Fraser Valley Institution, located on King Road in Abbotsford. (Abbotsford News file photo)

Women’s prison in Abbotsford declares COVID-19 outbreak

11 inmates have so far tested positive at Fraser Valley Institution

The grounds of Fraser Valley Institution, located on King Road in Abbotsford. (Abbotsford News file photo)
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