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Former NHL Enforcer Link Gaetz Charged in Maple Ridge Taxi Assault

Police released a taxi security still, issued an arrest warrant, with the public asked to provide tips to help locate him.

A still image from a taxi security camera provided by the RCMP shows former NHL player Link Gaetz inside a vehicle. Gaetz, 57, is wanted on charges of assault and mischief under $5,000 in connection with the alleged Sept. 17, 2025, attack on a taxi driver in Maple Ridge, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Maple Ridge RCMP (Mandatory Credit)

Overview

  • The assault, which occurred on Sept. 17, 2025, involved a passenger who ordered a Maple Ridge taxi to stop, then punched the driver repeatedly, damaged the vehicle’s security camera and broke the windshield.
  • Maple Ridge RCMP announced charges in early June 2026 against 57-year-old Link Gaetz for assault and mischief under $5,000 and have an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
  • Police supplied a still image from the taxi’s CCTV and a physical description of Gaetz — about 6-foot-4, 252 pounds, blond hair and blue eyes — while urging anyone with information to contact investigators.
  • The taxi driver suffered facial injuries and was offered victim services, and investigators used canvassing, video checks and public tips to identify Gaetz before laying charges.
  • Gaetz’s past as a one-time NHL enforcer who played 65 league games has drawn public attention to the case and may increase the volume of tips police receive as they continue to seek his arrest.