ON Saturday, March 23, members of the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a report of a home invasion and assault at a residence on Westham Island. Witnesses were able to provide police with descriptions of the suspects and the vehicle they were driving when they left the scene.

Based on the nature of the reported incident and the potential danger to the public, DPD members initiated a high-risk vehicle stop of the suspect vehicle and arrested two occupants without incident.

Victims of the incident were treated for injuries from the assault, which did not require immediate hospitalization.

The DPD Major Crime Section (MCS) assumed conduct of the investigation and determined that this incident was targeted and there is no further risk to the public. Investigators are trying to obtain further details as to the motive behind the offence and whether there are other persons involved.

The two suspects taken into custody were subsequently released with police-directed conditions pending charge approval for several offences. Police said that a report to Crown Counsel will be forwarded once all the evidence can be gathered to support the proposed charges.

The DPD thanked the members of the public who alerted it to this incident, which afforded the opportunity to have resources respond in a timely manner, leading to the apprehension of two suspects.

If you or anyone you know has further information regarding this incident, you are requested to contact DPD investigators at (604) 946-4411, quoting file number 24-5073, via email at tips@deltapolice.ca or to remain anonymous through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.