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Thousands of pieces of mail and firearms seized during New Westminster search warrant

Update – If you believe you are a victim of mail theft please file your police report with your local police agency. New Westminster – On September 11th New Westminster Police Department officers received a call for service to a residence in the Uptown neighbourhood of New Westminster for an unrelated matter. During the course […]

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New Westminster man sentenced for possession of child pornography after guilty plea

New Westminster – In 2019 the New Westminster Major Crime Unit began an investigation into child pornography being uploaded to the internet by a New Westminster resident. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit made an arrest in April 2020. Since his arrest and charge approval, 51 year old, New Westminster resident, Scott Harrison […]

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The New Westminster Police Department warns residents about sextortion scam

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department are issuing a public warning regarding the exchange of intimate photos or engaging in intimate encounters online after recently receiving several reports of sextortion. Sexting material can be used to exploit, bully and blackmail individuals. Sexting is when an individual sends a sexually explicit photo, video, or […]

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Firearm Seized After Attempted Home Invasion

New Westminster – On July 8th, 2024, New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of a masked individual holding a firearm, who was attempting to gain entry to a home in the 900 block of 12th Street. The suspect was unable to gain access and fled the area. New Westminster Police patrol members flooded […]

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Stolen debit card prompts pickpocketing warning

New Westminster – Police are reminding members of the public to be wary of theft after a resident had her stolen debit card used to make approximately $2,500 in withdrawals and purchases. The New Westminster Police Department continues to investigate this theft. “Sadly, thieves are using a variety of tactics to prey upon some of […]

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Frontline officers warning residents about fraudsters gaining remote access to digital devices

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is warning residents about remote access scams after a resident noticed unauthorized access to his cryptocurrency wallet on his phone. Remote access scams are sometimes known as the tech support scam. Often these scams begin with the victim receiving an unsolicited phone call or clicking on a […]

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New Westminster Police Board Announces New Chair and Vice Chair

New Westminster – At the New Westminster Police Board’s July 16, 2024 meeting, the Board held elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the Board for a two-year term. With recent provincial amendments to the Police Act, the New Westminster Police Board was required to fill both positions. Tasha Henderson was acclaimed […]

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New Westminster Police Department officers pull man in distress from Fraser River

New Westminster – On July 7th at approximately 4:15pm two New Westminster Police Department officers were patrolling the Fraser River when they observed a man in an small inflatable dingy being swept down the river by the fast moving current. Officers saw the motor on the boat was not working and the man only had […]

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*Located* Help us find high risk missing person William

Update – We’re happy to share that William has been found and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person William. William was last seen in New Westminster on June 19th. William is described as a 31 year old man standing 6’3” tall […]

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NWPD bids farewell to Chief Constable Dave Jansen

New Westminster – As Chief Constable Dave Jansen begins his final week on the job, the New Westminster Police Department reflects on his service to the department and the community over the past three decades. “Chief Jansen’s impact on the New Westminster Police Department has been immense,” said Deputy Chief Constable Paul Hyland. “He has […]

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