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Charges laid in connection to stabbing inside New Westminster apartment building
New Westminster – At 12:10 pm on June 29th the New Westminster Police Department were called to the 400 block of Carnarvon where they located a woman who had been stabbed. Officers rushed to provide life-saving aid before the victim was transported to local area hospital by BC Emergency Health Services paramedics. The Major Crime […]
Major Crime Unit investigating after stabbing victim found inside residence
New Westminster – At 12:10 pm on June 29th the New Westminster Police Department were called to the 400 block of Carnarvon Street where they located a woman who had been stabbed. Officers rushed to provide life-saving aid before the victim was transported to local area hospital by BC Emergency Health Services paramedics. At this […]
Suspect arrested and charged in connection to Downtown New Westminster shooting
New Westminster – At approximately noon on April 18th New Westminster Police Department officers responded to a shooting in Downtown New Westminster. Multiple shots were fired into a group of people, and the suspect fled the scene. One man was wounded, and two people were arrested near a local hospital. Numerous specialty units assisted in […]
Major Crime Unit arrests and charges man for alleged sex offences and appeal for additional victims to come forward
New Westminster – In early 2023, the New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Specialized Investigations Unit, initiated an investigation into a number sexual offences connected to an individual employed by an organization offering substance use recovery services. After a lengthy investigation, the Major Crime Unit arrested Adam Haber on […]
Witnesses asked to come forward following string of vandalism on 4th Avenue
New Westminster – On May 22nd at approximately 11:30 am, New Westminster Police Department patrol members received a call from a resident who shared several vehicles parked on the street had been vandalized with spray paint overnight. When officers arrived on scene they found ten vehicles had been sprayed with orange and blue paint. Officers […]
National Police Week: Committed to Serve
New Westminster – Today marks the beginning of National Police Week – a seven-day public awareness campaign that encourages increased awareness and understanding between police and the communities they serve. This year, we recognize the oath officers proudly take to be “committed to serve” communities who want and expect the police to keep them safe. […]
New Westminster Police Department announces plans to address violence in New Westminster Downtown
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has launched a temporary redeployment plan to address safety in Downtown New Westminster. This plan comes after a shooting, two stabbings, and numerous assaults with weapons in the past two months. Residents and visitors can anticipate seeing an increased police presence and joint patrols with Metro Vancouver […]
High Risk Missing Person Kwane Ashong
Update – Mr. Ashong has been located and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Kwane Ashong. Mr. Ashong was last seen on April 24th in the Sapperton neighbourhood in New Westminster. Mr. Ashong is described as a 51 yer old male, […]
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 […]
Neighbour rushes to aid child injured by garage door
New Westminster – On the evening of April 2, 2023 the New Westminster Police Department responded to a call for service in the 100 block of Agnes Street after nearby residents heard a mother in distress. When officers attended the scene they found a child was being tended to by numerous bystanders. Officers provided aid […]