Patrol officers arrest suspect after responding to a report of assault with a weapon

New Westminster – On January 19th at approximately 7:00am police were made aware of an assault with a weapon on Clarkson Street in Downtown New Westminster. Officers rushed to the scene and with the assistance of New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services, located an adult male with a stab wound to his shoulder. Officers provided […]

Police search for victim of assault near Seventh Avenue and 4th Street

New Westminster – On January 17th at approximately 4:45pm a witness called 9-1-1 to report they were witnessing an assault at Seventh Avenue and Fourth Street. Officers rushed to the scene and arrested a suspect, however the victim of the assault fled the area prior to police arrival. Officers are now working to locate the […]

NWPD officers assist Integrated Emergency Response Team deployed to barricaded suspect on Queens Avenue

New Westminster – On January 18th at approximately 2:00am, the New Westminster Police Department responded an unrelated call for service in the 700 block of Queen’s Avenue. An officer at the scene observed a male exiting a residence with a firearm. Police called out to the suspect who went back inside the residence and would […]

Instagram Live Ride-Along

Join us on Instagram live January 25th to follow Corporal Leaver and Constable Standard on a ride along! We will be going live at 8:00pm (PST). Get your snacks ready and cozy up for an evening of following the New Westminster Police Department as we patrol the streets, respond to calls, and answer your questions. […]

Police target shoplifting year-round with renewed initiative

New Westminster – Following the busy holiday shopping season, the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) is once again launching an initiative to combat shoplifting and violent thefts in local businesses. Building on the success of past projects, the NWPD Crime Reduction Unit is continuing its partnership with Downtown and Uptown Business Improvement Associations to address […]

New Chief Constable appointed to lead New Westminster Police Department

New Westminster – After an extensive national search, the New Westminster Police Board has appointed Paul Hyland as Chief Constable. Chief Constable Hyland has been a member of the NWPD since 1995 and in the Acting Chief Constable Role since June 2024. “On behalf of the New Westminster Police Board, and the entire community, I’m […]

Officers respond to threat made against New Westminster courthouse

New Westminster – On January 7th at approximately 10:30am police were made aware of a threat of an explosive device made against the New Westminster courthouse. Officers arrived on scene and worked to secure the area. Residents and businesses directly next to the courthouse were asked to leave out of an abundance of caution. Numerous […]