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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.
Man revived with Naloxone next to NWPD station
New Westminster – On December 30th a New Westminster Police Department constable was patrolling in the downtown New Westminster area and was flagged down by two citizens for help. They directed the officer to a man who appeared to be overdosing. When the officer saw nearby drug paraphernalia he reached for his Narcan nasal spray […]
Police provide aid to man in distress after 7:00 pm salute to front line workers
New Westminster – On December 30th at 7:00 pm New Westminster Police Department officers were driving past the Royal Columbian Hospital to show their appreciation to frontline workers. As the officers prepared to leave the Sapperton area they received notice from E-COMM 9-1-1 dispatch that a man in distress was only a couple blocks away. […]
Strategies for better mental health around the holidays
New Westminster – With the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people may be feeling like they’d benefit from mental health support during the holidays. “We’re often good at checking in with family and friends about mental wellness, but let’s not forget to check in with yourself and think about your own mental well-being,” […]
Sergeant Kumar appointed to NWPD Media Relations Officer
New Westminster – Sergeant Kumar has stepped into the role of Media Relations Officer at the New Westminster Police Department. Sergeant Kumar joined the New Westminster Police Department in 2005. In addition to spending time on patrol, Sergeant Kumar spent seven years on the Emergency Response Team and three years on the Major Crime Unit. […]
The New Westminster Police Department makes a significant drug seizure
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit has made an arrest and drug seizure with connections to British Columbia Lower Mainland organized crime groups. The investigation involved working with other police agencies in the province and began at the beginning of the summer with a focus on a residence in the […]
Alleged boat thief taken into custody on the Fraser River
New Westminster – On September 27, 2020, the New Westminster Police Department received a request from our partners at the Delta Police Department regarding an alleged theft of a boat. The suspect allegedly collided with other boats as he evaded arrest. The boat was described as a 2001 Formula pleasure craft valued at approximately $70,000. […]
Missing and disoriented senior found by off-duty Special Constable
New Westminster – On September 25, 2020, New Westminster Police Department Special Constable Frayle was driving home after finishing his shift. As he approached McBride and East Columbia he saw something that caused him concern. He saw what he believed to be a man lying in the bushes. Special Constable Frayle called the New Westminster […]
NWPD officers simultaneously manage man with knife and unresponsive female
New Westminster – On June 30th 2020, New Westminster Police Department officers were responding to a report of a man brandishing a knife in the 700 block of Ash Street. Officers located the man nearby and he was safely taken into custody. As officers were placing him into their patrol vehicle a woman alerted them […]
Help us find missing person Gavin Deloes
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Gavin Deloes. Mr. Deloes was last seen at approximately 7:30 am on May 24th, near Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Mr. Deloes is described as 42 years old, 5’11” tall with a slim build, short black […]
Junior detective briefcase now available online
The response to our post about the junior detective briefcase being sent in the mail was overwhelming! We would like to make the briefcase available to as many kids as we can, so we’re making as much of the briefcase available online as possible. Inside, you will find information about when to call 9-1-1, exercises […]