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Police seek witnesses after firecracker assault in Moody Park
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred in Moody Park after a firecracker was thrown at someone who was playing basketball. On the evening of June 23, at approximately 9:30pm, the victim was on the basketball courts in Moody Park when an unknown person approached on an electric […]
Commercial vehicle enforcement event yields over 50 out of service vehicles
New Westminster – On June 18 and 19, the New Westminster Police Department Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit collaborated with numerous other public safety partners to conduct a two-day targeted commercial vehicle enforcement event across several locations in New Westminster. With the help of 30 officers from multiple partner agencies, including the Vancouver Police Department, Transit […]
Police appeal for public assistance after youth assaulted in Moody Park
New Westminster – On June 23rd at approximately 3:45pm New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to Moody Park after several witnesses reported seeing a large group of youth fighting. Callers indicated concern over at least one of the youths being armed with a weapon. Responding officers had reason to believe a firearm may be […]
Help us find missing person Annie
Update – Annie has been located and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Annie. Annie was last seen on June 20, at approximately 4:00pm in the 200 block of Royal Avenue in New Westminster. Annie is described as 36 years old, […]
Suspect arrested following break and enter
New Westminster – At approximately 4:00 AM on June 17, officers responded to a reported break and enter in the 800 block of Quayside Drive. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that suspects had forcibly entered a business. Officers conducted an extensive search of the area and located a suspect walking along the boardwalk, where […]
Arrest made in connection to series of arsons in Uptown
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has made an arrest in connection to a series fires that occurred in Uptown New Westminster on June 13. At approximately 5:00pm staff from a business located in the 600 block of Sixth Street called 9-1-1 after finding a suspicious fire inside the store. Police attended the […]
Police Investigate Series of Break and Enters in Uptown New Westminster
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is investigating a series of early morning break and enters that resulted in a significant police presence in the Uptown neighbourhood on June 13. Police responded to three different businesses in the Uptown neighbourhood between approximately 4:30 am and 5:30 am. The break and enters occurred in […]
Police seeking witnesses after Uptown assault
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking witnesses and encouraging victims to come forward following an incident in the Uptown neighbourhood on the evening of Saturday, June 7 at approximately 6:20pm. Officers responded to reports of a man chasing people and throwing objects at members of the public. Witnesses shared the man […]
New Westminster man pleads guilty to multiple charges in intimate partner violence case
New Westminster – A New Westminster man has pled guilty to seven criminal charges following an investigation by the New Westminster Police Department’s Specialized Investigation Unit (SIU) into a series of intimate partner violence offenses that occurred between September and October 2024. The investigation began after police responded to several reports involving a pattern of […]
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 […]