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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.
NWPD officers arrest suspect after stabbing in Brow of the Hill residence
New Westminster – At approximately 10:30 pm on August 10th the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call coming from a residence in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood. Upon arrival officers located someone suffering from multiple stab wounds. After removing this person from the home and placing them in the care of […]
NWPD Major Crime Unit investigating stabbing in downtown New Westminster
Update: Following several months of investigation and review of evidence, on February 3, 2022, Crown Counsel approved the following charges against Prakash Kisokumar: One (1) count of Aggravated Assault, contrary to Section 268(1) of the Criminal Code. “We’d like to thank the Major Crime Unit and the Forensic Identification Unit for their excellent work in […]
New Westminster Police Department encourages residents to start a conversation about Elder Abuse
New Westminster – Elder Abuse is a growing concern around the world. So much so that in 2006, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 15th of every year as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The New Westminster Police Department is encouraging residents to acknowledge WEAAD by starting a conversation with friends and family […]
Security guard assaulted by man with bat
New Westminster – In the early morning hours of May 11th the New Westminster Police Department responded to the area of Queens Avenue and 7th Street for a report of a uniformed security guard being assaulted with a bat. Investigators believe two suspects fled the area by running west on Queens Avenue from 7th Street. […]
NWPD investigating serious assault
New Westminster – On March 2nd at approximately 1:00 pm New Westminster Police Department officers responded to a report of a serious assault inside a residence on Princess Street. The victim was transported to hospital, where she remains in critical condition. A nearby school was temporarily sheltering in place as a precaution while NWPD officers […]
Male Assaults Police Officers with Weapon
New Westminster – On May 20th, 2020 at approximately 6:30 am, New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of a male allegedly banging on the courthouse windows in the 600 block of Carnarvon Street. While officers spoke with the male, he lunged at one of the officers, who was able to push him off. […]
Good Samaritans assist victims in assault
New Westminster – On May 14, 2020 at approximately 2:25 pm, NWPD officers responded to a report of an assault in progress in the parking lot of 1025 Columbia Street. Several 9-1-1 calls were received that reported a male fighting with two people in a vehicle while also hitting pets that were in the vehicle. […]
NWPD officers use less-lethal weapon to arrest suspect near River Market
New Westminster – On February 21st at approximately 11:45am a male was observed by a New Westminster Police Department officer in the area of 8th Street and Columbia Street displaying assaultive and threatening behavior. The officer who observed this behavior called for backup while maintaining visual contact with the male. When additional officers arrived the […]
Incident at NWSS
New Westminster – On September 11th, 2019, at approximately 10:45am, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of an isolated incident involved a physical confrontation among four students in an upper level walkway at New Westminster Secondary School. One student was allegedly assaulted by three other students during escalation of a previous argument. […]
NWPD Investigating Assault on Church Street
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred on June 22nd, 2019 in the unit block of Church Street. On June 22nd at approximately 11:40pm, a patrol officer was driving north in the unit block of Church Street and noticed a large group of people. A 41 year old […]