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Male charged in serious assault
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police arrested one male suspect after a serious assault involving a knife. On Wednesday August 6, 2014 at approximately 7:00 pm, NWPD patrol officers responded to a report of an assault with a weapon at a residence in the 500 block of Ash Street. Upon arrival, a male victim […]
NWPD look for the suspect in a groping assault
New Westminster – On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at approximately 11:00 am, a lone female was walking east in the 1800 block of 7th Avenue when she passed a male that appeared to be urinating in public. The female continued walking for a couple of blocks when this same male snuck up behind her and […]
25 year old auto theft suspect arrested at Burnaby-New West border
New Westminster – A hunch and some early morning patrols just across the Burnaby-New West border proved fruitful for an NWPD officer looking for stolen vehicles. On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at approximately 3:40 am, an NWPD patrol officer was doing a quick patrol near a problematic residence in the 7700 block of 6th street, […]
NWPD arrest auto theft suspect
On Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at approximately 2:40 am, NWPD patrol officers located a blue Volkswagen Jetta that had been reported as stolen out of Langley several days earlier. The vehicle was followed without emergency equipment being activated in an effort to prevent a high speed vehicle pursuit. The vehicle was followed as it drove […]
NWPD investigate explosive device
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police are appealing for public assistance after the recovery of an explosive device last evening. On July 10, 2014 at approximately 7:30 pm, NWPD members were called to the rear of a building located in the 100 block of Agnes Street for a report of what was described as […]
NWPD drug project results in several arrests
New Westminster – The NWPD Street Crime Unit wrapped up a recent drug enforcement project with several arrests and search warrants being executed. The project began in early June, with a number of undercover purchases of cocaine from subjects at various locations in New Westminster. On July 9, 2014 the Street Crime Unit arrested three […]
NWPD respond to spike in stolen vehicles
New Westminster – After noticing a recent increase in vehicle thefts, the NWPD will be increasing some of its enforcement efforts and targeting auto thieves. Between January 1st and June 30th of this year there were 120 vehicles reported stolen in New Westminster, in addition to 53 reports of attempted thefts of vehicles. During this […]
NWPD arrest robbery suspect
New Westminster – On June 24, 2014 at approximately 10:20 am, NWPD patrol officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a local business in the 1100 block of Royal Avenue. Upon arrival it was determined that the lone male suspect had robbed the business at knife point and fled with a small […]
NWPD Requests Assistance to Identify Break and Enter Person of Interest
New Westminster – The NWPD are looking to the public for assistance in identifying a male who is a person of interest regarding a recent Break and Enter. He is described as follows: Caucasian male Bald/shaved head Blue jacket White shirt Dark pants/shoes […]
NWPD Reserve Constable Graduation
New Westminster – On June 26th, 2014, New Westminster Police Department will be graduating its second Reserve Constable class since the program was phased out 14 years ago. This program was brought back in 2012 to promote community safety and engagement. Over the past 2 years, the NWPD has reaped the rewards of the resurgence […]