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Arrest made in connection to series of arsons in Uptown
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has made an arrest in connection to a series fires that occurred in Uptown New Westminster on June 13. At approximately 5:00pm staff from a business located in the 600 block of Sixth Street called 9-1-1 after finding a suspicious fire inside the store. Police attended the […]
Police Investigate Series of Break and Enters in Uptown New Westminster
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is investigating a series of early morning break and enters that resulted in a significant police presence in the Uptown neighbourhood on June 13. Police responded to three different businesses in the Uptown neighbourhood between approximately 4:30 am and 5:30 am. The break and enters occurred in […]
Police seeking witnesses after Uptown assault
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking witnesses and encouraging victims to come forward following an incident in the Uptown neighbourhood on the evening of Saturday, June 7 at approximately 6:20pm. Officers responded to reports of a man chasing people and throwing objects at members of the public. Witnesses shared the man […]
New Westminster man pleads guilty to multiple charges in intimate partner violence case
New Westminster – A New Westminster man has pled guilty to seven criminal charges following an investigation by the New Westminster Police Department’s Specialized Investigation Unit (SIU) into a series of intimate partner violence offenses that occurred between September and October 2024. The investigation began after police responded to several reports involving a pattern of […]
Message from the Chief Constable on School Board Decision
“I welcome the New Westminster School Board’s recent decision to explore a renewed partnership with the New Westminster Police Department through the development of a School Safety Partnership Framework. This shift represents a meaningful opportunity to re-imagine how we collectively support student safety in collaboration with educators, administrators, and the broader school community. The NWPD […]
New Westminster Police Department increasing presence in New Westminster Downtown
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has launched a temporary redeployment plan to enhance public safety in Downtown New Westminster. This response comes after several recent incidents of concern including two random stranger assaults, a stabbing, and year-to-date increase in assaults, robberies, thefts and mischiefs. Residents and visitors can anticipate seeing an increased […]
Chief Constable Hyland awarded as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
New Westminster – For his exemplary contributions and dedicated years of service, New Westminster Police Department Chief Paul Hyland has been awarded the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was created in 2000, to recognize conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members and employees of Canadian […]
No foul play suspected after deceased man found in Downtown New Westminster
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit is providing an update to an investigation following the discovery of a deceased man in the Downtown neighbourhood. The deceased man was discovered near Stewardson Way and Quebec Street on April 29. The Major Crime Unit works in partnership with the BC Coroners Service […]
Police make arrest and charges approved following stranger assault
New Westminster – On May 5th at approximately 1:00 pm officers responded to a 9-1-1 call from a witness sharing they had seen a woman pushing a stroller assaulted. Officers rushed to the area and located someone matching the suspect description. The suspect did not immediately comply with police, however after several minutes of de-escalation, […]
Police investigate assault with edged weapon on Columbia Street
New Westminster – On the morning of May 6, New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Columbia Street for a report of an assault with an edged weapon. Police rushed to the scene locating a victim with stab wounds on both of her arms. The victim was bleeding heavily and […]