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Meet Constable Claus

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is inviting families to a meet and greet with Constable Claus, the newest member of the New Westminster Police Department. At this event, Constable Claus and Elf will be collecting donations in support of the Don’t go Hungry Food Support Program. Families will be thanked for their […]

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Police warn of fake gold scam after couple claiming to be wealthy foreigners defraud resident of $1,800

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is warning the public about the fake gold scam following a report from a local resident. The victim was approached as he was walking in his neighbourhood of Uptown New Westminster. The fraudsters were described as a man and woman, driving a dark grey BMW SUV, accompanied […]

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Numerous charges and arrests result from special project in Downtown neighbourhood

New Westminster – Throughout the month of September and October, New Westminster Police Department specialty units worked on a project exclusive to the Downtown neighbourhood. This focused enforcement resulted in several arrests, numerous recommended charges, weapons and drug seizures, and referrals to social service agencies. This project was funded in large part by the Special […]

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Witnesses asked to come forward following assault of a man at New Westminster SkyTrain Station

New Westminster – On November 21st at approximately 1:00 am New Westminster Police Department officers attended the third level of the New Westminster SkyTrain Station after a report of an assault. Police rushed to the scene and met with the victim, who had suffered injuries to his face. Patrol officers called BC Emergency Health Services […]

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Man charged after allegedly threatening to stab staff with needle

New Westminster – At approximately 2:00 pm on November 19th the New Westminster Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from staff at a local grocery store. According to staff, a male was observed stealing merchandise from the store before threatening to stab people with a needle. New Westminster Police Department officers rushed to the scene […]

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Police seeking dash-cam footage after an assault with a weapon in traffic

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in an investigation into an assault with a weapon incident. On October 25th at approximately 12:30pm the New Westminster Police Department received a call from a motorist who advised someone had discharged a firearm at his vehicle multiple times. The driver shared […]

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Suspect pleads guilty to two charges related to 12th Street shooting

New Westminster – On January 2, 2022, members of the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 400 block of 12th Street. Multiple shots were fired into the residence and the suspects fled the scene. Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of the shooting. Numerous specialty units […]

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Man sentenced to 6.5 years in jail after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation and making child pornography

New Westminster – In August of 2020 a youth reported to officers of the New Westminster Police Department that they were a victim of sexual offences. The youth was immediately provided support from the Victim Assistance Unit and the Specialized Investigations Unit took conduct of the investigation. The investigation took approximately one year and during […]

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Pedestrian struck by driver in Uptown neighbourhood and suffers serious injuries

New Westminster – On Monday, October 23rd at approximately 8:00 pm, members of the New Westminster Police Department located a pedestrian that had been struck by a driver in the parking lot of a gas station near the intersection of 6th Avenue and Eighth Street. Officers provided aid to the 84 year old man who […]

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Student arrested at New Westminster Secondary School

New Westminster – On October 18th at approximately 10:45am, a New Westminster Police Department officer was at New Westminster Secondary School for an unrelated matter when he was made aware of a student who was in possession of a knife and causing a disturbance inside the school. When the officer located the youth, he worked […]

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