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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.
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 […]
New Westminster Police Department officers appeal for witnesses to come forward following stabbing
New Westminster – On August 2nd at approximately 12:00 pm, New Westminster Police Department officers received a call about a stabbing near the 700 block of Carnarvon Street in Downtown New Westminster. Officers rushed to the scene and located a man with several stab wounds. Officers provided him medical aid and BC Emergency Health Services […]
Man arrested after brandishing a knife inside Columbia Square Plaza
New Westminster – At approximately noon on July 25th the New Westminster Police Department were called to Columbia Square Plaza after a man described a suspect brandishing a knife and threatening to kill him. Officers rushed to the area and quickly located someone matching the suspect description. Officers arrested this suspect without incident and he […]
Officers make arrest and recommend charges following robbery with firearm
New Westminster – At approximately 10:00 am on June 23rd the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call from a man who shared he was robbed of his cellphone and wallet by a man with a firearm. The victim shared with police that he was at 4th Avenue and Ash Street when 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 […]
Major Crime Unit Investigates Stabbing at Columbia SkyTrain Station
New Westminster – On April 10th at approximately 11:00 pm New Westminster Police Department Officers responded to the Columbia SkyTrain Station for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival patrol officers located the victim, who was provided with first aid and was transported to hospital. The New Westminster Police Major Crime Unit was deployed and […]
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. […]