AbbyPD welcomes conviction of man who caused bodily harm to an Abbotsford police officer

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The suspect vehicle had been located by police and was held for investigation. The vehicle was reported stolen to New Westminster Police Department. Burnaby RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team assumed primary conduct of the investigation.

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On May 26, 2022, charges were approved against Jason Kirupakaran:

Kirupakaran was convicted of the following charges:

• 2X Criminal negligence causing bodily harm
• 2X Fail to stop after an accident causing bodily harm

“This hit and run has had a significant impact on the two officers who were seriously injured while on the job,” said Corporal Alexa Hodgins with the Burnaby RCMP. “The investigation has spanned more than three years, with our Criminal Collision Investigation Team working tirelessly to conduct a thorough investigation that has now resulted in charges.”

The Abbotsford PD said it was pleased with the judicial outcome.

“The Abbotsford Police Department wishes to acknowledge the conviction of Mr. Kirupakaran who was found guilty last Thursday of two counts of criminal negligence causing bodily harm and two counts of failing to stop at an accident causing bodily harm resulting from an incident in Burnaby in 2019,” AbbyPD Chief Constable Colin Watson said. “Although we await the sentencing of Mr. Kirupakaran, we are pleased that the hard work of our partners at the Burnaby RCMP resulted in this prosecution and conviction.”

Police officers put their lives on the line daily, Chief Constable Watson said, and it’s inexcusable what one of their AbbyPD personnel had to endure.

“Police officers like Cst. Courtney report for duty every day to protect our communities. It is unacceptable for our officer to face the prospect of injury or death while performing their duties,” Chief Constable Watson said. “Sadly, this occurs far too often. Officers like Cst. Courtney and their families are the ones that are forced to live with the consequences. We look forward to the upcoming sentencing and thank Cst. Courtney and all our officers for their unwavering dedication to serving our community.”