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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.
Sextortion scam targets men and young boys in New Westminster
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is warning of an increase in sextortion cases targeting boys and men. These victims are contacted on social media platforms by someone using a fake account and typically posing as female. They set their location to be somewhere near the victim and ask the victim to send […]
Join us at the Purple Lights Night Vigil on April 17th
Join us at the Purple Light Nights vigil as we bring attention to the devastating impact that domestic violence has on families and children. The Purple Lights Campaign aims to raise awareness and start a conversation about domestic violence in our community. The colour purple is recognized as the international colour symbolic of domestic violence. […]
*Located* Help us find missing person Samia Onesmus
Update – Ms. Onesmus has been located and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Samia Onesmus. Ms. Onesmus was reported missing on March 13th. She is described as approximately 5’3” tall, with brown eyes and short dyed red hair. “We believe […]
*Located* Help us find missing person Irven Geddes
Update – Mr. Geddes has been located and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Irven Geddes. Family of Mr. Geddes have not heard from him in several months and this has caused them concern for his well-being. Mr. Geddes is described […]
New Westminster Police Department officers appeal for witnesses to come forward following stabbing
New Westminster – On March 14th at approximately 7:00 pm, New Westminster Police Department officers received a call about a stabbing on Alexander Street in Downtown New Westminster. Officers rushed to the scene and located a female with several stab wounds who was receiving medical aid from BC Ambulance staff. The victim was later transported […]
Officers investigate stabbing in Westminster Pier Park
New Westminster – On March 14th at approximately 5:00 pm New Westminster Police Department officers responded to a 9-1-1 call about a stabbing in Westminster Pier Park. Upon arrival, patrol officers located the victim who had suffered a deep non-life threatening laceration. The victim was provided first aid at the scene and transported to hospital. […]
Suspected drugs, cash, and luxury vehicles seized in Street Crime Unit investigation
New Westminster – On March 2, 2023 the New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit executed two search warrants in New Westminster as part of a complex investigation into drug trafficking that began in September of 2022. As a result of the search warrants, the NWPD seized a number of luxury vehicles, a large quantity […]
Police respond to fatal single vehicle collision in Sapperton neighbourhood
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department are in the early stages of investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 6:40 am on East 8th Avenue between Richmond Street and E Columbia Street. Traffic has been rerouted and drivers are asked to avoid the area. The collision has caused a local […]
Staff of local restaurant assaulted with bear spray
New Westminster – On March 9th at approximately 11:30 pm New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Columbia Street after staff at a bar were assaulted by a suspect using bear spray. Police were told that the staff were assaulted after asking a group of underage youth to leave the […]
Witnesses asked to come forward following bear spray assault
New Westminster – On March 6th at approximately 4:45 am New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Carnarvon Street after someone was assaulted by a suspect using bear spray. Police searched the area for someone matching the suspect description, and provided aid to the victim. Despite searches of the surrounding […]