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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.
Be a safe pedestrian
Each year, on average, 2,700 pedestrians are injured in car crashes. We all need to do our part in reducing the number of crashes involving pedestrians since we share the roadways year-round. Drive smart and walk smart to help keep yourself and everyone else safe. Over the next couple weeks, our Reserve Constables will be […]
NWPD warn seniors about recent scams
New Westminster – The NWPD are warning the public about recent frauds that took a significant amount of cash from two local seniors. In the first instance, on June 19th, the victim received a phone call from a male believed to be his son stating that he needed money for damages from an accident he […]
HIV positive man sentenced to 11 years for failing to disclose his status to intimate partners
New Westminster – In November 2009, the New Westminster Police Department’s Major Crime Unit became aware, by way of an anonymous tip, of allegations that Bongani Nyoni was having sexual contact with several women without divulging his HIV positive status to them. The Major Crime Unit investigated these allegations and in July 2010, three counts […]
NWPD request public’s assistance in police investigation
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police are seeking to speak to two males regarding a police investigation. They allegedly go by the names of “Nino” and “Daniel” and are described as follows: Suspect #1 – “Nino” Caucasian male Spoke Serbian (Spoke English with accent) 6′ and 6’2″ height Slim build Clean shaven Light blonde […]
We welcome our newest Police Board member!
We at the New Westminster Police Department would like to welcome Carla Hotel to the New Westminster Police Board! Carla is currently a Criminology Instructor and the Department Chair of the Criminology Department for Douglas College. Previously, Ms. Hotel was a Consultant for Children Who Witness Abuse Program and D-Code, a national research and policy […]
Condolences to Moncton RCMP members and their families
It is with great sadness today that we remember the three Moncton RCMP members who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty last week. Our hearts go out to their families, friends and colleagues on this difficult day. On behalf of the women and men of the NWPD, I want to acknowledge the […]
Suspect charged in stabbing
New Westminster – On June 1, 2014 at 4:29 pm, the New Westminster Police Department received a report that a male had been stabbed in the 500 Block of Brantford Street in New Westminster. Patrol members arrived on scene to locate a male suffering from a stab wound to his head and covered in blood. […]
NWPD Investigating Suspicious Fire – Seeking Assistance from Public
New Westminster – On May 27, 2014 at 5:10 am, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a structure fire inside 615 Front Street. The vacant building had already sustained significant damage due to a previous fire in October, 2013. The most recent fire is under investigation by the New Westminster Police in conjunction with […]
NWPD Member Suffers Injury While Investigating Stolen Vehicle
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is advising that one of its police officers was injured in a motor vehicle collision on May 29, 2014. The New Westminster Police member was seconded to IMPACT (Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team) as an investigator. The IMPACT team was conducting an investigation of a stolen […]
UPDATE: NWPD Request the Public’s Assistance to Identify Thief
UPDATE: We’d like to thank the public for your help in identifying the suspect below. She has now been located. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police are asking the assistance of the public to help identify a female that has stolen money from unsuspecting victims. On April 18, 2014 at 2:33 pm, the suspect […]