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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.
New Westminster – On March 6 at approximately 10:20 am, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call about a student with a knife at the New Westminster Secondary School. According to the caller, the student with the knife had made comments that caused them concern for the safety of students and staff. When police arrived on scene they located the suspect standing in a hallway holding a knife.
Police officers provided verbal de-escalation techniques in the hopes the suspect could be safely taken into custody, however, the suspect did not comply. Officers deployed the ARWEN, which is a less lethal distance option. The suspect was taken into custody and the knife seized.
“This could have been an extremely dangerous situation. Thankfully, officers were able to use their training and experience to resolve this situation safely,” stated Media Relations Officer Sergeant Andrew Leaver. “The 18 year old female sustained non life-threatening injuries that are being assessed at a local area hospital.”
Anyone who witnessed this incident and feels they would benefit from the support of the Victim Assistance Unit can call 604-529-2525 or email VAU@nwpolice.org.
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CONTACT PERSON: Sergeant Andrew Leaver
PHONE: 604-525-5411
