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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.
Update to charges relating to motor vehicle crashing into entrance of RCH
New Westminster – On September 9, 2012, the New Westminster Police attended the Royal Columbian Hospital after receiving a call that a vehicle had crashed through the front entrance of the hospital. An investigation was conducted and charges were submitted against Ranjit Singh SANDHU, a twenty-seven year old male from Surrey, British Columbia. On February […]
Read about Shannon McLeod, one of our newest recruits, and learn more about what it takes to join our team!
One of our newest recruits was recently interviewed by the Royal City Record on her experience with the NWPD hiring process and other insights into policing as a career. Read the full article here.
Charges approved in fatal pedestrian accident
New Westminster – On March 12, 2013, Gemma Snowball was struck by a motor vehicle in the intersection of 6th Street and 6th Avenue in New Westminster and passed away as the result of her injuries. The New Westminster Police Department conducted an extensive investigation which included the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Team along with […]
NWPD wage increase due to retroactive pay
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department recently received a query from a media outlet asking for an explanation of the pay increase of NWPD police officers who made $100,000 or more in 2011 as opposed to 2012. According to the figures provided, 40 NWPD police officers made over $100,000 in 2011 while 71 […]
Help locate Stefan Mitroi, last seen February 16, 2014.
Stefan Mitroi is missing from New Westminster. He was last seen on February 16, 2014 in New Westminster and his family is concerned for his safety. He is 20 years old, 5’8” tall, 140 lbs, slim build with brown eyes and brown short hair. If anyone has information about Stefan Mitroi, please contact Cst. Callaghan […]
NWPD conduct commercial vehicle inspections
New Westminster – On Wednesday February 12th, 2014, NWPD Traffic Section members, assisted by several partner law enforcement agencies, conducted its second monthly commercial vehicle inspection project for 2014 to ensure that commercial vehicles traveling through New Westminster were mechanically fit and in compliance with applicable safety legislation. These inspections have been done on a […]
Pedestrian Safety and Awareness
Our Reserves will be at two New Westminster SkyTrain stations on Wednesday, February 12 with reflective giveaways and messaging in support of ICBC’s Pedestrian Safety and Awareness Campaign: Columbia SkyTrain platform – 7:00 am – 9:00 am New Westminster SkyTrain platform – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Important pedestrian safety tips: Always make eye contact […]
NWPD to enhance enforcement during February’s Distracted Driving Campaign
New Westminster – For the month of February, the New Westminster Police Department will be increasing distracted driving enforcement around the city as part of ICBC’s Distracted Driving Campaign. Traffic Unit members and volunteers will be out all month in various locations around New Westminster looking for dangerous driving behaviours such as using hand-held electronic […]
NWPD Seeking Break and Enter Suspects
New Westminster –On January 5, 2014 at approximately 3:48 am, two male’s entered the lobby of an apartment building in the 300 block of Ward Street. Once inside they broke into a number of mailboxes and stole the contents. Photos have now been developed from the lobby CCTV footage and the New Westminster Police are […]
NWPD Searching for Stolen Bronze Statue
New Westminster – On January 24, 2014, the New Westminster Police received a report that a bronze statue was stolen from a residential property in the 1000 Block of London Street in New Westminster. The statue was purchased over 20 years ago by the owner and has great sentimental value. If you have any information […]