Manslaughter charge approved week after fatal Maple Ridge fight
Published 11:10 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A deadly fight inside an Albion home has translated to a manslaughter charge one week later.
On March 16, emergency responders were called to a home in the 23700-block of 110 Avenue at about 7:30 p.m., receiving reports of a fight in progress. Witnesses reported hearing screams coming from the garage in the residence.
Mounties said a man, age 49, was found in medical distress, and despite life-saving efforts from officers and paramedics, the man succumbed to his injuries. Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was subsequently called in to lead the investigation.
Another man was arrested at the scene that same night, and taken into custody. According to IHIT Sgt. Freda Fong, he was initially charged the next day with one count of assault causing bodily harm.
IHIT has continued to advance this investigation with the support of the Ridge Meadows RCMP Serious Crime Unit, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services, and the BC Coroners Service. And as of Monday, March 23, the BC Prosecution Service upgraded the charge to manslaughter.
Investigators believe this to be an isolated event where parties were known to each other, Fong shared.
The accused is 45-year-old Darcy Robb. He has been remanded in custody pending his next court appearance.
Persons charged with a criminal offence are considered not guilty until the charges are proven in court.
“This investigation moved quickly and investigators continued to follow the evidence to understand the circumstances surrounding the death,” Fong said.
“Through meticulous work with our policing partners and a thorough review of facts, we submitted additional evidence to the BCPS. IHIT would like to offer our condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased.”
Anyone with further information regarding this investigation is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.