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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.
Police begin investigation into fatal pedestrian motor vehicle incident at McBride and 8th Avenue
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department are in the early stages of fatal motor vehicle incident investigation in the area of McBride Boulevard and 8th Ave. At approximately 7:00 pm patrol officers were called to the intersection for an unresponsive pedestrian that had been struck by a driver of a commercial vehicle. The […]
New Westminster Police Department launches new Child Sexual Exploitation position with federal funding administered through the province
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is announcing the implementation of a new dedicated Child Sexual Exploitation investigator position. This position was created with three years of confirmed federal funding distributed by the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, under the Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized (CPCSOC). It has […]
Suspects arrested by police after alleged assault, extortion, and forcible confinement
New Westminster – On January 29, at approximately 1:00 am police received a call to 9-1-1 from a man reporting he had been assaulted, held him against his will, and had money demanded from him. The caller believed the suspects livestreamed the assault. The Major Crime Unit took conduct of the investigation and with the […]
New Westminster Police Department Releases 2024 Crime Statistics
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has provided the Police Board 2024 monitored crime statistics, providing insights into public safety and policing efforts over the past year. These statistics were presented at the January 21 Police Board meeting and community members are invited to review the full report, which is available on the […]
Patrol officers arrest suspect who fled into River Market
New Westminster – On Saturday February 1, at approximately 5:45 pm police received a call to 9-1-1 about a man with a knife in Downtown New Westminster. According to the caller, the man had struck someone with his hand before going inside River Market. Officers rushed to the area to provide aid to the victim […]
Police warn parents after three investigations involving children and online sexual images
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is encouraging parents and guardians to take steps to safeguard children and have conversations with their children about online harms. This warning follows one week that saw three child sexual exploitation investigations. Officers and the Victim Assistance Unit are here to help and support anyone who is […]
Witness calls 9-1-1 to report mail theft in progress leading to the arrest of one suspect
New Westminster – On January 18 at approximately 3:30 am the New Westminster Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a witness who believed they were hearing someone breaking into the condominium mail room. When officers arrived on scene they located a suspect a short distance away. This suspect was detained and shortly thereafter arrested […]
Patrol officers arrest suspect after responding to a report of assault with a weapon
New Westminster – On January 19th at approximately 7:00am police were made aware of an assault with a weapon on Clarkson Street in Downtown New Westminster. Officers rushed to the scene and with the assistance of New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services, located an adult male with a stab wound to his shoulder. Officers provided […]
Police search for victim of assault near Seventh Avenue and 4th Street
New Westminster – On January 17th at approximately 4:45pm a witness called 9-1-1 to report they were witnessing an assault at Seventh Avenue and Fourth Street. Officers rushed to the scene and arrested a suspect, however the victim of the assault fled the area prior to police arrival. Officers are now working to locate the […]
NWPD officers assist Integrated Emergency Response Team deployed to barricaded suspect on Queens Avenue
New Westminster – On January 18th at approximately 2:00am, the New Westminster Police Department responded an unrelated call for service in the 700 block of Queen’s Avenue. An officer at the scene observed a male exiting a residence with a firearm. Police called out to the suspect who went back inside the residence and would […]