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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.
LOCATED: Help us locate missing person, Danielle Fayant
UPDATE: Ms FAYANT has been safely located. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 44 year old New Westminster resident Danielle Fayant. Ms. Fayant was last seen at a pub in North Vancouver on October 28th 2019 at approximately 8:00pm with a colleague. Colleagues became concerned […]
New Westminster Police Department seek rightful owners of stolen property
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department would like to provide an update to an earlier media release we posted this month about a series of break-and-enters. Investigators are now looking for the owners of a large amount of stolen property, including jewelry, electronics, and commemorative coins that have been recovered over the past […]
The New Westminster Police Department makes an arrest following a string of break-and-enters
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department have arrested a man in connection with a series of break-and-enters that occurred over this summer. As part of the investigation into the break-ins, the New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit and Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Royal Avenue. A […]
Join us for Coffee with a Cop
New Westminster – All residents are invited to join members of the New Westminster Police Department for Coffee with a Cop happening October 10th from noon to 3:00pm. “This is an opportunity for us to listen to community members and answer any questions they have,” stated Acting Chief Constable Dave Jansen. “Interacting with the community […]
Help us find missing person Scott Kennedy-Dumont
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for 27 year old missing person Scott Kennedy-Dumont. Mr. Kennedy-Dumont was last seen on September 29th at approximately 7:00pm near Columbia Skytrain Station in New Westminster. Mr. Kennedy-Dumont is described as a Caucasian male, standing 5’9″ tall, weighing approximately 200lbs, […]
The New Westminster Police Department commits to increase restorative justice referrals
New Westminster – As the New Westminster Police Department moves towards a trauma informed practice, the department aims to provide their police officers with tools on how to empower victims of crime. “We want to familiarize our officers with different options they can present to victims of crime,” stated Acting Chief Constable Dave Jansen. “Restorative […]
NWPD partners with ICBC for September distracted driving campaign
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is teaming up with ICBC to tackle distracted driving, which is responsible for approximately one-quarter of all fatal crashes in the province. People driving through New Westminster can expect to see Traffic Unit members and volunteers in various locations looking for distracted drivers. “By this point, people […]
Incident at NWSS
New Westminster – On September 11th, 2019, at approximately 10:45am, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of an isolated incident involved a physical confrontation among four students in an upper level walkway at New Westminster Secondary School. One student was allegedly assaulted by three other students during escalation of a previous argument. […]
Robbery Suspect Arrested and Charged
New Westminster – On September 1st, 2019, at approximately 6:40am, New Westminster Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of a robbery that had occurred at a restaurant located in the 800 block of Carnarvon Street, New Westminster. It was reported that a suspect had allegedly entered into the establishment and demanded money from […]
New Westminster Police Department launches mentorship program for youth
New Westminster – New Westminster Police Department is excited to announce the creation of a mentorship program for youth, the Law Enforcement Applicant Development (L.E.A.D.) Program. The L.E.A.D. Program is for youth 16-19 years of age who are considering a career in policing, and are eager to commit to a two year mentorship program. Police […]