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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.
Charges approved against suspect following carjacking and dangerous driving in Uptown
New Westminster – On May 17th the New Westminster Police Department arrested a suspect after witnesses reported to 9-1-1 that a taxi was driving erratically in the Uptown neighbourhood. It is alleged that the taxi was stolen and was striking other vehicles. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries as a result of this incident. 27 […]
Officers make arrest after witnesses report dangerous driver in Uptown neighbourhood
An update to this investigation is available here: https://www.nwpolice.org/blog/2023/05/19/charges-approved-against-suspect-following-carjacking-and-dangerous-driving-in-uptown/ New Westminster – On May 17th at approximately 1:40 pm the New Westminster Police Department was made aware of numerous calls to 9-1-1 where witness described seeing a taxi driving erratically in the Uptown neighbourhood. Witnesses described the taxi striking other vehicles and pedestrians fleeing from the […]
New Westminster Police Department officers make arrest after stabbing in Downtown neighbourhood
New Westminster – On May 11th at approximately 11:20 am, New Westminster Police Department officers learned of numerous 9-1-1 calls about a woman screaming for help in the courtyard of a multi-family building. New Westminster Police Department officers rushed to the scene. Once the scene was contained, police located a woman with injuries consistent with […]
National Police Week: Committed to Serve
New Westminster – Today marks the beginning of National Police Week – a seven-day public awareness campaign that encourages increased awareness and understanding between police and the communities they serve. This year, we recognize the oath officers proudly take to be “committed to serve” communities who want and expect the police to keep them safe. […]
Suspects using stolen keys in New Westminster break and enters
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is warning building managers and occupants of multi-family buildings to keep their keys secure after a series of recent break and enters. Investigators have learned that suspects used stolen keys in three recent break and enters. Once inside the buildings, suspects stole property from vehicles, electronics, and […]
Help us Locate High Risk Missing Youth Allie Ruelland
Update – Allie Ruelland has been located. Thanks to everyone who assisted in the search. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing youth Allie Ruelland. Allie was last seen on May 6th in New Westminster. Allie is described as a 17 year old female, standing […]
New Westminster Police Department officers arrest and charge two suspects in kidnapping investigation.
New Westminster – On the evening of April 25th New Westminster Police Department officers learned that a New Westminster resident had been kidnapped. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit took conduct of the investigation, receiving extensive support from internal specialty units and numerous police agencies throughout the region including: the RCMP, Vancouver Police […]
New Westminster Police Department announces plans to address violence in New Westminster Downtown
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has launched a temporary redeployment plan to address safety in Downtown New Westminster. This plan comes after a shooting, two stabbings, and numerous assaults with weapons in the past two months. Residents and visitors can anticipate seeing an increased police presence and joint patrols with Metro Vancouver […]
Witnesses asked to come forward following assault on Alexander Street
New Westminster – On May 1st at approximately 3:00 am New Westminster Police Department officers learned about a victim in distress near the intersection of Carnarvon Street and Alexander Street. Officers and BC Emergency Health Services paramedics located a victim with significant but non-life threatening injuries and provided him aid and transportation to local area […]
High Risk Missing Person Kwane Ashong
Update – Mr. Ashong has been located and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Kwane Ashong. Mr. Ashong was last seen on April 24th in the Sapperton neighbourhood in New Westminster. Mr. Ashong is described as a 51 yer old male, […]