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If the crime you are reporting is an emergency, call 9-1-1.
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.
Instagram Live Ride-Along
Join us on Instagram live January 25th to follow Corporal Leaver and Constable Standard on a ride along! We will be going live at 8:00pm (PST). Get your snacks ready and cozy up for an evening of following the New Westminster Police Department as we patrol the streets, respond to calls, and answer your questions. […]
Police target shoplifting year-round with renewed initiative
New Westminster – Following the busy holiday shopping season, the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) is once again launching an initiative to combat shoplifting and violent thefts in local businesses. Building on the success of past projects, the NWPD Crime Reduction Unit is continuing its partnership with Downtown and Uptown Business Improvement Associations to address […]
New Chief Constable appointed to lead New Westminster Police Department
New Westminster – After an extensive national search, the New Westminster Police Board has appointed Paul Hyland as Chief Constable. Chief Constable Hyland has been a member of the NWPD since 1995 and in the Acting Chief Constable Role since June 2024. “On behalf of the New Westminster Police Board, and the entire community, I’m […]
Officers respond to threat made against New Westminster courthouse
New Westminster – On January 7th at approximately 10:30am police were made aware of a threat of an explosive device made against the New Westminster courthouse. Officers arrived on scene and worked to secure the area. Residents and businesses directly next to the courthouse were asked to leave out of an abundance of caution. Numerous […]
New Westminster Police Department advising of sexual assault investigations
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit arrested an adult male after multiple allegations of sexual assault at his residence in New Westminster and at his place of work in a neighboring municipality. In early December, an adult female responded to an advertisement posted in a Facebook group encouraging women to […]
Police investigating pedestrian struck by vehicle in the 300 block of McBride Boulevard.
The New Westminster Police Department is investigating a pedestrian struck by a vehicle that occurred in the morning of December 18th, 2024 in the 300 block of McBride Boulevard. The driver of the vehicle remains on scene. All the contributing factors of this incident are still under investigation. McBride Boulevard is closed to traffic in […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]