Abbotsford (AbbyPD Instagram) – AbbyPD officers continue to respond to incidents involving repeat offenders that affect our community in many ways.
On June 26th, shortly after 10AM, a woman reported that an unknown man approached her while she was walking on a sidewalk in the 30800 block of Maclure Road. The suspect ignited a lighter near her face before setting fire to nearby bushes. Although shaken by the incident, the woman was not physically injured.
Responding officers attended the area and arrested 39-year-old Matthew Santoro who is known to police. Mr. Santoro has since been charged with Assault with a Weapon, Arson, and Obstruction.
