Abbotsford police arrest and charge man after high school placed on lockdown
Posted October 25, 2022 6:08 pm.
Last Updated October 25, 2022 6:09 pm.
A man in his 30s has been arrested and charged after he entered an Abbotsford high school Wednesday.
Abbotsford police say staff at Bakerview Centre for Learning saw a man inside the building and asked him to leave, adding that staff had placed the school on lockdown as a safety precaution.
Officers arrived shortly after to learn the man had fled, but say they were able to locate him “a short distance away.”
After the arrest, investigators say they found a large amount of illegal drugs on the suspect.
Police charged 39-year-old Sunpreet Monga with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
(Courtesy: AbbyPD)
Investigators say there was no indication that any trafficking was done on school grounds.
“This matter highlights the ongoing effective relationship between the AbbyPD’s Youth Squad and the Abbotsford School District. The strength of our collaboration led to the swift arrest of this repeat offender and demonstrates our shared goal to keep our schools safe,” said Inspector Kevin Murray in a statement.
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Monga remains in custody.
AbbyPD is urging anyone with more information about this incident to call them at 604-859-5225.
