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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 Seek Assistance with Hit and Run
On March 8, 2013, at approximately 6:00 pm, a cyclist was crossing the crosswalk at Boyd and Wood Street in the Queensborough area of New Westminster. He was struck by a dark, older model Mercedes Benz which then fled the scene. The cyclist was transported to RCH where he was treated for several fractures, including […]
Charges approved by Crown Counsel after Independent NWPD investigation
On October 24, 2012, the New Westminster Police Department was asked to assist the Quesnel RCMP with an independent external review of an incident that occurred in their cells on October 16th, 2012 which involved one of their police officers. The NWPD assigned a senior officer to conduct a thorough and independent review of the […]
NWPD reminds residents to be vigilant after recent increase in Theft from Autos
The New Westminster Police are reminding vehicle owners to be extra vigilant after a rash of theft from autos in the Royal City over the last two weeks. The NWPD Criminal Intelligence Unit noted the surge in thefts, particularly in the Sapperton neighbourhood. Of particular concern is the fact that a great number of the […]
Seven NWPD Officers selected for Alexa’s Team
The New Westminster Police are proud to announce that seven of our officers were selected as part of Alexa’s Team for 2012. At the young age of 4½, Alexa Middelaer tragically lost her life in May of 2008 after she and her aunt were run down by an impaired driver. Despite this devastating loss, Alexa’s […]
Property Crime Offenders Arrested
The New Westminster Police had a busy, albeit successful Friday nightshift, arresting a total of five Property Crime Offenders in two separate incidents. On March 23rd, 2013 at approximately 7:40 pm, NWPD members responded to an alarm at Richard McBride Elementary School at 331 Richmond Street. Three males were arrested leaving the building while another […]
Attempted Robbery Involving Internet Purchase of iPhone
The New Westminster Police are reminding the public to be extremely careful when purchasing items off of the internet from unknown vendors. On March 22nd, 2013 at approximately 12:30 pm, a 47 year old male victim agreed to meet another male in the 1900 block of 7th Avenue after responding to a Craigslist ad to […]
Cops for Cancer Cup Charity Hockey Game Raises $1800
Despite going into the third period down only 4 – 2, the NWPD Blues Hockey Team were outgunned in the final frame by the New Westminster Salmonbellies, who turned on the afterburners and cruised to a 10 -3 victory, taking the second annual Cops for Cancer Cup. The real winner on the night however was […]
NWPD remind public to be vigilant in building security
The New Westminster Police Department is reminding residents of apartment buildings and condos to be vigilant in preventing unauthorized entry to buildings. On March 11th, 2013, a resident of a condo complex along Quayside Drive allowed an unknown subject entry to the building. The male in question claimed to be a FedEx courier; however, despite […]
Update on NWPD Internal Investigation: Officer Resigns
The sworn police member referred to in the media release from March 7, 2013 has submitted his resignation from the New Westminster Police Department; his resignation has been accepted by Chief Constable Dave Jones. No special buy out or severance package was offered or paid to this member by the NWPD. Under the Police Act, […]
NWPD attend residence to investigate reported explosion
On March 18th, 2013 at approximately 4:20 pm, patrol members from the New Westminster Police Department were called to assist New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services for a reported explosion in a residence in the 1000 block of 5th Avenue. Upon arrival, NWPD members located a male outside the residence suffering from significant burn injuries. […]