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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.
Officer seizes second replica firearm in one week
New Westminster – On March 1st Constable Malcolm, a member of the New Westminster Police Department Traffic Unit, was conducting routine patrols when he observed a vehicle driving in an aggressive manner. He subsequently conducted a traffic stop and arrested a prohibited driver. A search of the vehicle was done and a firearm was found […]
Police appeal for witnesses and CCTV following armed robbery in Downtown New Westminster
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in an armed robbery and assault on the corner of Clarkson Street and McKenzie Street on July 11th at approximately 8:30pm. Police were called to the scene after a group of three people were approached by two people […]
NWPD seeking help from witnesses following a report of a man pointing firearm
New Westminster – On April 11th at approximately 8:30 pm, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of an attempted shooting in the area of Royal Avenue and 4th Street in New Westminster. The intended victim was sitting in a taxi at a red traffic light when he was approached by an unknown […]
New Westminster Police seize replica handgun after road rage incident
New Westminster – At approximately 4:30 pm on August 26th the New Westminster Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a driver who claimed another motorist had pointed a handgun at him while on the Queensborough Bridge. Within five minutes of receiving the call, officers located the suspect vehicle near the intersection of 20th Street […]
Gun found in car at roadblock
New Westminster – On July 12th 2020, the New Westminster Police Department was conducting a CounterAttack roadblock. Officers deploy to different locations throughout the city to prevent impaired driving; however, circumstances are often unpredictable in policing. At approximately 1:50 am, officers conducted a roadblock in the 900 block of McBride Boulevard. While officers checked drivers […]
NWPD make arrest and seize replica handgun
New Westminster – On July 6th 2020 at approximately 7:40 PM a man attended the front door of the New Westminster Police Department and said that a man had just threatened him with a firearm. The victim said that the suspect was still in the area, only a short distance away from the police station. […]
Arrest made after man shot with imitation firearm
New Westminster – On June 22 at approximately 2:00am, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call to assist someone who had allegedly been assaulted with a weapon. Upon arrival, officers immediately tended to the victim and contained the scene. The Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service assisted and the suspect was located […]
Police arrest man and seize imitation firearms and knives
New Westminster – On June 1st 2020 at approximately 4:45pm, the New Westminster Police Department received a report of a man who allegedly threatened his roommate and fired what was believed to be shots through the door of his roommate’s bedroom. Officers attended the residence and arrested the man without incident. After receiving a search […]
Police arrest man after paintball gun reported as rifle
New Westminster – On February 10th 2018 at approximately 9:00pm, the New Westminster Police Department received a report of a man on an upper floor balcony shooting what appeared to be a rifle in the area of Memorial Drive and Ross Drive. Officers converged on the apartment and arrested two adult New Westminster residents without […]
NWPD Investigate Firearm and Drug Offences
New Westminster – On February 21st 2016 at approximately 10:00am, members of the NWPD investigated a report of shots fired inside a building in the 600 block of Blackford Street. When officers arrived, they observed a bullet hole through a door and wall. There were no injuries that resulted from the shooting, but the Major […]