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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.
Neighbourhood disturbance results in swift response by NWPD
New Westminster – On June 27th 2020 at approximately 12:30 AM the New Westminster Police Department was called to the 300 block of Carnegie Street of New Westminster by neighbours who heard a man’s cries for help. Other neighbors reported hearing crashing sounds coming from the residence. Officers rushed to the scene to find an […]
Man in crisis safely taken into custody and returned to health care providers
New Westminster – On June 20th 2020 New Westminster Police Department Constable Jon was searching for a patient who had walked away from care several days ago. Constable Jon’s search took him into Vancouver, where the patient was located in crisis, refusing to comply with direction that would allow Constable Jon to safely take the […]
Arrest made after man shot with imitation firearm
New Westminster – On June 22 at approximately 2:00am, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call to assist someone who had allegedly been assaulted with a weapon. Upon arrival, officers immediately tended to the victim and contained the scene. The Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service assisted and the suspect was located […]
Police arrest man and seize imitation firearms and knives
New Westminster – On June 1st 2020 at approximately 4:45pm, the New Westminster Police Department received a report of a man who allegedly threatened his roommate and fired what was believed to be shots through the door of his roommate’s bedroom. Officers attended the residence and arrested the man without incident. After receiving a search […]
New Westminster Police Department encourages residents to start a conversation about elder abuse
New Westminster – Elder Abuse is a growing concern around the world. So much so that in 2006, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 15th of every year as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The New Westminster Police Department is encouraging residents to acknowledge WEAAD by starting a conversation with friends and family […]
High Risk Missing Person Shawn Guimond
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Shawn Guimond. Mr. Guimond was last seen at approximately 3:20 pm on June 11th, near Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Mr. Guimond is described as a 42-year-old indigenous male, 5’6” tall with a slim build and […]
New Chief Constable appointed to lead New Westminster Police Department
New Westminster – After an extensive national search, the New Westminster Police Board has appointed 30-year policing veteran Dave Jansen as Chief Constable. Chief Constable Jansen has been in the role in an acting capacity since the departure of former police chief Dave Jones in April 2019. “On behalf of the New Westminster Police Board, […]
*Found* High Risk Missing Person Shawn Johnson
*Update* Shawn Johnson was safely located by police in Richmond after receiving a tip from the public. The NWPD thanks the public for their assistance in helping locate Mr. Johnson. *Update* Mr. Johnson owns a grey, 2001 Nissan Maxima with licence plate KA603N. It is very similar to the vehicle pictured below. If you see […]
Officer save man with use of Naloxone
New Westminster – On May 29th 2020, a New Westminster police officer saw a man in a Clarkson Street doorway who appeared to be unresponsive. As the officer approached the man he saw his lips were blue, he did not appear to be breathing, and he had a very faint pulse. The officer, who is […]
NWPD response to the death of George Floyd
On behalf of myself and the New Westminster Police Board we wanted to make the following statement regarding the recent death of George Floyd. As an organization, we share the hurt and pain many have felt after seeing the video of Mr. Floyd’s tragic death. It is clear that we owe it to those we […]