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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Arrest

Abbotsford PD officers break windows of Tesla after man allegedly refuses to comply with orders

Oct 22, 2025 | 4:24 PM

ABBOTSFORD — Police in Abbotsford say they have arrested a 23-year-old man linked to a flight from police investigation several weeks ago, and who allegedly refused to comply with police orders during his arrest Wednesday afternoon.

According to a statement from AbbyPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker, plainclothes AbbyPD patrol officers located a Tesla in a business parking lot in the 32000 block of South Fraser Way Wednesday afternoon shortly after 2 p.m. Additional officers from patrol along with Gang Crime Unit personnel responded to assist in boxing in the vehicle.

The driver, a 23-year-old man known to police, was wanted on two outstanding warrants at the time for Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Flight from Police, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, and Prohibited Driving.

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During the arrest, police say the driver allegedly refused to comply with police commands to exit the vehicle, prompting officers to break the windows in order to arrest him. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the alleged discovery of a large quantity of drugs. New charges are pending.

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“AbbyPD remains committed to proactive enforcement and holding offenders accountable. This arrest sends a clear message: criminal activity will not be tolerated in Abbotsford,” police said.