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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.
One suspect arrested after three people stabbed at Starlight Casino
New Westminster – On October 26th at approximately 12:29am New Westminster Police Department officers responded to a 9-1-1 call about a stabbing at a restaurant located inside the Starlight Casino. Upon arrival, patrol officers located three victims who had suffered serious but non-life threatening lacerations. The victims were provided first-aid at the scene and transported […]
NWPD investigating assault as possible hate-related offence
New Westminster – On August 4, 2024 at approximately 10:00pm the New Westminster Police Department received a report of an assault inside a fast food restaurant in the 500 block of 6th Street. Officers attended the scene and learned from the victim that she had been spat on by an unknown female suspect. The suspect […]
Police calling for witnesses to Downtown stabbing
New Westminster – On July 30th, 2024 at approximately 10:00pm a witness flagged down a New Westminster Police officer outside the police station to report that a man was in distress and in need of assistance. Officers located the man, who appeared to the victim of a stabbing. Officers provided the man emergency first aid, which […]
Officers arrest suspect after store staff member assaulted
New Westminster – On June 23rd at approximately 2:30pm a witness in the 400 block of Columbia Street dialed 9-1-1 after seeing a customer assault a staff member of a local business. The witness described seeing the staff member being struck in the face by the customer. The passerby and another customer at the store […]
Young family asked to come forward following assault on Quayside Boardwalk
New Westminster – On the evening of June 19th New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to the Quayside Boardwalk after a man reported being attacked from behind by a stranger armed with a weapon. With the assistance of witnesses, police made an arrest the following day. At this stage in the investigation, police believe […]
Witnesses asked to come forward following assault with edged weapon
New Westminster – On the evening of June 19th New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to the Quayside Boardwalk after a man reported being attacked from behind by a stranger armed with an edged weapon. Police rushed to the scene but were unable to locate anyone matching the suspect description. The suspect is described […]
Youth and adult arrested at New Westminster Secondary School
New Westminster – On May 17th at approximately 11:20 am, the New Westminster Police Department received a call for service from New Westminster Secondary School staff. Officers rushed to the school and located a youth who had been assaulted with a weapon. The victim did not require the services of BC Emergency Health Services Paramedics. […]
Three Victims Pepper-Sprayed in Downtown New Westminster
New Westminster – On January 9th 2024 at approximately 8:30pm, New Westminster Police Department received a 9-1-1 call by someone who saw a youth suffering the effects of being pepper-sprayed. Officers found that in total, three different youth had been assaulted with pepper-spray. Officers determined a group of approximately ten youths are suspects in these […]
Major Crime Unit Investigating Assault at New Westminster SkyTrain Station
New Westminster – On December 25th at approximately 1700 hours, New Westminster Police Department officers responded to a report of an assault at the New Westminster SkyTrain Station. Patrol officers determined that the assault had taken place on the main level, in the mall area of the station. The victim was transported to a local […]
Witnesses asked to come forward following assault of a man at New Westminster SkyTrain Station
New Westminster – On November 21st at approximately 1:00 am New Westminster Police Department officers attended the third level of the New Westminster SkyTrain Station after a report of an assault. Police rushed to the scene and met with the victim, who had suffered injuries to his face. Patrol officers called BC Emergency Health Services […]