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If the crime you are reporting is an emergency, call 9-1-1.
If the crime you are reporting is not an emergency, you can call the non-emergency line at 604-525-5411 or attend our Front Counter at 555 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC.
Message from the Chief Constable on School Board Decision
“I welcome the New Westminster School Board’s recent decision to explore a renewed partnership with the New Westminster Police Department through the development of a School Safety Partnership Framework. This shift represents a meaningful opportunity to re-imagine how we collectively support student safety in collaboration with educators, administrators, and the broader school community. The NWPD […]
New Westminster Police Department increasing presence in New Westminster Downtown
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has launched a temporary redeployment plan to enhance public safety in Downtown New Westminster. This response comes after several recent incidents of concern including two random stranger assaults, a stabbing, and year-to-date increase in assaults, robberies, thefts and mischiefs. Residents and visitors can anticipate seeing an increased […]
Chief Constable Hyland awarded as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
New Westminster – For his exemplary contributions and dedicated years of service, New Westminster Police Department Chief Paul Hyland has been awarded the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was created in 2000, to recognize conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members and employees of Canadian […]
No foul play suspected after deceased man found in Downtown New Westminster
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit is providing an update to an investigation following the discovery of a deceased man in the Downtown neighbourhood. The deceased man was discovered near Stewardson Way and Quebec Street on April 29. The Major Crime Unit works in partnership with the BC Coroners Service […]
Police make arrest and charges approved following stranger assault
New Westminster – On May 5th at approximately 1:00 pm officers responded to a 9-1-1 call from a witness sharing they had seen a woman pushing a stroller assaulted. Officers rushed to the area and located someone matching the suspect description. The suspect did not immediately comply with police, however after several minutes of de-escalation, […]
Police investigate assault with edged weapon on Columbia Street
New Westminster – On the morning of May 6, New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Columbia Street for a report of an assault with an edged weapon. Police rushed to the scene locating a victim with stab wounds on both of her arms. The victim was bleeding heavily and […]
Officers make arrest following alleged robbery at restaurant
New Westminster – At approximately 7:00 pm on April 26, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call describing an armed man threatening staff inside a restaurant in the 700 block of 12th Street. When police arrived, they learned that a man armed with a machete screamed demands at staff before fleeing the […]
Police called to New Westminster Secondary School following threat of violence
New Westminster – On May 2 at approximately 9:00 am, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call that described someone making threats of violence towards another person at New Westminster Secondary School. Officers immediately attended the school to locate the those involved, speak to witnesses, and collect evidence. The police investigation into […]
Major Crime Unit investigates deceased man found Downtown
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit is investigating following the discovery of a deceased man in the Downtown neighbourhood. Police received a phone call about the deceased at approximately 1:15 pm on April 29. In addition to patrol officers, the Forensic Identification Unit attended the scene to collect evidence and […]
Accused found guilty of numerous charges following Major Crime Unit investigation
New Westminster – In October 2023, The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit arrested a man after a woman flagged down an NWPD Special Constable and shared she was violently assaulted inside a suite on Agnes Street. That same day, officers identified and safely arrested a suspect. On April 24, 2025, 34 year old […]