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New Westminster man convicted in court of child luring and child pornography
New Westminster – In 2019 the New Westminster Major Crime Unit began an investigation into child luring. During the course of this investigation, it was learned that a New Westminster resident had targeted children online for sexual exploitation. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit made an arrest in July 2020. Since his arrest […]
Accused pleads guilty to fraud charges after $130,000 stolen through medical office
New Westminster – In September 2018 the New Westminster Police Department received a report of suspected fraud connected to a New Westminster medical office. The victim claimed that cash was missing from the medical office, and that suspicious large withdrawals were appearing in the bank account connected to the business. The NWPD Major Crime Unit […]
Man faces numerous criminal charges after 9-1-1 calls help police locate suspect
New Westminster – On August 20th, 2021 the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call from someone who stated they were witnessing what they believed to be a break and enter in progress. Officers immediately responded to the Sapperton neighbourhood to search for the suspect. Moments later another call to 9-1-1 stated that […]
Bank robbery suspect safely taken into custody and charged
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has secured a criminal charge against a person suspected of a bank robbery in New Westminster. On July 13th at approximately 4:00 pm the New Westminster Police Department received a call reporting an armed robbery at a financial institution in the downtown neighbourhood. Patrol, Traffic Unit, and […]
Suspect arrested and charged with attempted murder following stabbing outside Columbia SkyTrain Station
New Westminster – On May 29th at approximately 2:00 am, New Westminster Police Department patrol members responded to a report of a stabbing on Columbia Street outside of the Columbia Sky-Train station. When officers arrived they located a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. Officers provided assistance and he was transported to the hospital by BC […]
NWPD looking for additional victims after man charged with sex related offences
New Westminster – On May 17th, 2021, the New Westminster Police Department arrested Marcio Leite Cerquinho following allegations of sex offenses against a youth victim. The alleged offences occurred on May 14th. Crown Counsel approved the following charges: Sexual Interference, contrary to Section 151 CC Invitation to Sexual Touching, contrary to Section 152 CC Sexual […]
Charges abated in Pier Park fire trial
New Westminster – In October of 2020, 49 year-old Sean Warnick was charged following an investigation into the Westminster Pier Park fire. The fire occurred on September 13, 2020 and engulfed the old-pier section of the riverfront greenspace. Mr. Warnick was released from custody with conditions during the court proceedings, however the NWPD recently became […]
Suspect pleads guilty to two charges related to Osborne Avenue shooting
New Westminster – On November 17th, 2019 at approximately 7:30pm, members of the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Osborne Avenue. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival, and one adult female was transported to hospital with injuries. New Westminster Police Major Crime […]
Charges approved in Hamilton Street shooting investigation
New Westminster – On May 12th 2020 at approximately 1:50 am the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at a house in the area of 20th Street and Hamilton Street, New Westminster. The residents were home at the time of the shooting, but confirm that no one was injured. The […]
Charges recommended after alleged restaurant break and enter
New Westminster –On January 24th the New Westminster Police Department received a report of a break and enter at a local restaurant. Allegedly during the early morning hours a man had broken into the restaurant and stole the cash drawer of the register which contained hundreds of dollars. Evidence gathered at the scene in addition […]