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IHIT Media Release: Steven ROGERS charged with the Second Degree Murder of Jason COLLETT
New Westminster: On September 16, 2014, at 4:30pm, the New Westminster Police Department attended a residence in the 1100 block of Nanaimo Street for a male found deceased within the residence. The victim has been identified as 38 year old Jason COLLETT. The family has been notified. On September 17, 2014 the Integrated Homicide Investigation […]
IHIT Media Release: IHIT investigating death – foul play suspected
New Westminster – On September 16, 2014 at 4:30pm, the New Westminster Police Department attended a residence in the 1100 block of Nanaimo Street for a male found deceased within the residence. It was determined by first responders that foul play was a factor in the individual’s death, therefore, IHIT has assumed conduct of the […]
NWPD Seeking Witnesses to Serious Assault
New Westminster – On September 10, 2014 at approximately 11:00 pm in the area of 6th Avenue and 12th Street, NWPD Patrol members responded to the report of a fight taking place. After members arrived, they learned that a suspect had assaulted a local merchant outside of his store and then fled the area. The […]
NWPD officer suspended
New Westminster – In maintaining our commitment to public trust and transparency, the NWPD want to acknowledge that one of our newest officers has been suspended from duty after being criminally charged in a domestic violence incident. The officer in question, who had approximately three years’ prior experience with another police agency, was recently hired […]
Queen’s Park Stadium Proposal
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police have been approached and asked by several individuals and groups concerning some policing matters such as any concerns over local crime, traffic and parking. First of all we recognize that any decision on development projects is that of city council. The Police Department’s role is to provide relevant […]
Public Assistance Requested in Identifying Male Suspect Wanted for Robbery of Taxi Driver
New Westminster – On July 27, 2014 at approximately 4:00 am, a taxi driver picked up a male who asked to go to a location in New Westminster. When they arrived at the location, the male threatened the taxi driver with a knife and demanded money. The New Westminster Police are asking the public’s assistance […]
NWPD And IIO Investigations Underway After Domestic Disturbance Call
New Westminster – On Thursday August 14, 2014, at approximately 7:00 pm, NWPD patrol officers attended a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 400 block of Garrett Street. Upon arrival at the scene, the responding members located a male armed with a knife. During their interaction with this male, a Conducted […]
Driver sentenced for fatal collision
New Westminster – On March 11, 2013 at approximately 10:30 pm, 25 year old Gemma Snowball was walking home from work when was struck by a vehicle that had made an illegal left turn at 6th Street and 6th Avenue. Tragically, Gemma passed away two days later due to her injuries. The NWPD Traffic Section […]
NWPD investigate single vehicle collision
New Westminster – On Tuesday August 12, 2014 at approximately 3:40 pm, NWPD patrol officers responded to the 200 block of east 10th avenue for a report of a vehicle on fire. Upon arrival it was determined that an eastbound vehicle had driven off the road, struck a tree and caught fire. The male driver […]
Domestic violence suspect charged with multiple offences
New Westminster – A male arrested last week after a domestic dispute is now facing a number of charges. On Friday August 8, 2014 at approximately 4:20 am, NWPD patrol officers responded to the intersection of Churchill and Burnaby Streets for a report of a domestic dispute. A female victim was located and informed police […]