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Police warn public of interac e-transfer banking scams

New Westminster – On December 12, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of a local resident defrauded of $3,000 through an Interac e-Transfer scam. The incident occurred during an attempt to sell an item on an online marketplace. These scams often involve fraudulent emails that appear to be legitimate Interac e-Transfer notifications. […]

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Arrest made and charges approved following alleged triple stabbing in New Westminster

New Westminster – Three people were allegedly stabbed on October 26, 2024, in New Westminster. Following an investigation by the New Westminster Police Department, 30-year-old Parmvir Singh Sahota was charged on December 5, 2024, with three counts of aggravated assault, contrary to Section 268(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada. “If you ever fear for […]

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Patrol watch revives four people in seven days with Naloxone

New Westminster – One of the patrol watches at the New Westminster Police Department have experienced a recent increase in the number of people revived with Naloxone. The officers used the drug to save the lives of four people in the past seven days. “We’re glad our officers located these people when they did and […]

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A message to thieves – bait packages are out there

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is stepping up efforts to combat parcel theft this holiday season with the help of high-tech bait packages. In collaboration with community members, officers aim to prevent thefts and ensure families enjoy a worry-free festive season. Since its launch in December 2022, the NWPD has placed bait […]

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Meet Constable Claus

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is inviting families to a meet and greet with Constable Claus, the ever popular member of the New Westminster Police Department who’s visiting from the North Pole! At this event, Constable Claus and Elf will be collecting donations in support of the Don’t go Hungry Food Support […]

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Second suspicious incident involving a white van reported to police

New Westminster – On October 28th the New Westminster Police Department informed the public about an investigation into a suspicious interaction that occurred on October 26th between a man driving a white van and two twelve year old girls. Since that time, a second report has been made to police about a similar interaction that […]

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Suspicious interaction prompts caution from police

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is appealing to the public to assist in providing CCTV footage or dash cam footage that may help in an investigation of a suspicious interaction that occurred on October 26th at approximately 11:00 am in the 200 block of 11th Street. Police received a report after two […]

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Police issue warning of pickpockets targeting coatracks inside businesses

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is advising local businesses and residents to remain vigilant as criminals target jackets on coatracks near entrances for easy access to valuables. Suspects enter a businesses and search customers’ jacket pockets for items like wallets and phones. “Now that we’re entering coat season, we encourage businesses to […]

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Suspect charged after investigation into online child sexual abuse material

New Westminster – On July 11th 2024 the New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit arrested Christien Stringam after completing an investigation regarding online images of child sexual abuse. Major Crime Detectives began their investigation after receiving information from the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit of BC. 45 year-old Christien Stringam of New Westminster, has […]

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New Westminster Police Department officers make arrest after stabbing outside SkyTrain station

New Westminster – On October 11th at approximately 6:45pm, New Westminster Police Department officers received numerous calls to 9-1-1 to report that people had been stabbed on Columbia Street outside the SkyTrain station. New Westminster Police Department officers rushed to the scene and arrested someone matching the suspect description several blocks away. Police learned that […]

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