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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.
NWPD drug project results in several arrests
New Westminster – The NWPD Street Crime Unit wrapped up a recent drug enforcement project with several arrests and search warrants being executed. The project began in early June, with a number of undercover purchases of cocaine from subjects at various locations in New Westminster. On July 9, 2014 the Street Crime Unit arrested three […]
NWPD respond to spike in stolen vehicles
New Westminster – After noticing a recent increase in vehicle thefts, the NWPD will be increasing some of its enforcement efforts and targeting auto thieves. Between January 1st and June 30th of this year there were 120 vehicles reported stolen in New Westminster, in addition to 53 reports of attempted thefts of vehicles. During this […]
NWPD arrest robbery suspect
New Westminster – On June 24, 2014 at approximately 10:20 am, NWPD patrol officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a local business in the 1100 block of Royal Avenue. Upon arrival it was determined that the lone male suspect had robbed the business at knife point and fled with a small […]
NWPD Requests Assistance to Identify Break and Enter Person of Interest
New Westminster – The NWPD are looking to the public for assistance in identifying a male who is a person of interest regarding a recent Break and Enter. He is described as follows: Caucasian male Bald/shaved head Blue jacket White shirt Dark pants/shoes […]
NWPD Reserve Constable Graduation
New Westminster – On June 26th, 2014, New Westminster Police Department will be graduating its second Reserve Constable class since the program was phased out 14 years ago. This program was brought back in 2012 to promote community safety and engagement. Over the past 2 years, the NWPD has reaped the rewards of the resurgence […]
NWPD warn seniors about recent scams
New Westminster – The NWPD are warning the public about recent frauds that took a significant amount of cash from two local seniors. In the first instance, on June 19th, the victim received a phone call from a male believed to be his son stating that he needed money for damages from an accident he […]
HIV positive man sentenced to 11 years for failing to disclose his status to intimate partners
New Westminster – In November 2009, the New Westminster Police Department’s Major Crime Unit became aware, by way of an anonymous tip, of allegations that Bongani Nyoni was having sexual contact with several women without divulging his HIV positive status to them. The Major Crime Unit investigated these allegations and in July 2010, three counts […]
NWPD request public’s assistance in police investigation
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police are seeking to speak to two males regarding a police investigation. They allegedly go by the names of “Nino” and “Daniel” and are described as follows: Suspect #1 – “Nino” Caucasian male Spoke Serbian (Spoke English with accent) 6′ and 6’2″ height Slim build Clean shaven Light blonde […]
Suspect charged in stabbing
New Westminster – On June 1, 2014 at 4:29 pm, the New Westminster Police Department received a report that a male had been stabbed in the 500 Block of Brantford Street in New Westminster. Patrol members arrived on scene to locate a male suffering from a stab wound to his head and covered in blood. […]
NWPD Investigating Suspicious Fire – Seeking Assistance from Public
New Westminster – On May 27, 2014 at 5:10 am, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a structure fire inside 615 Front Street. The vacant building had already sustained significant damage due to a previous fire in October, 2013. The most recent fire is under investigation by the New Westminster Police in conjunction with […]