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NWPD And IIO Investigations Underway After Domestic Disturbance Call

New Westminster – On Thursday August 14, 2014, at approximately 7:00 pm, NWPD patrol officers attended a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 400 block of Garrett Street. Upon arrival at the scene, the responding members located a male armed with a knife. During their interaction with this male, a Conducted […]

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Driver sentenced for fatal collision

New Westminster – On March 11, 2013 at approximately 10:30 pm, 25 year old Gemma Snowball was walking home from work when was struck by a vehicle that had made an illegal left turn at 6th Street and 6th Avenue. Tragically, Gemma passed away two days later due to her injuries. The NWPD Traffic Section […]

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NWPD investigate single vehicle collision

New Westminster – On Tuesday August 12, 2014 at approximately 3:40 pm, NWPD patrol officers responded to the 200 block of east 10th avenue for a report of a vehicle on fire. Upon arrival it was determined that an eastbound vehicle had driven off the road, struck a tree and caught fire. The male driver […]

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Domestic violence suspect charged with multiple offences

New Westminster – A male arrested last week after a domestic dispute is now facing a number of charges. On Friday August 8, 2014 at approximately 4:20 am, NWPD patrol officers responded to the intersection of Churchill and Burnaby Streets for a report of a domestic dispute. A female victim was located and informed police […]

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Male charged in serious assault

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police arrested one male suspect after a serious assault involving a knife. On Wednesday August 6, 2014 at approximately 7:00 pm, NWPD patrol officers responded to a report of an assault with a weapon at a residence in the 500 block of Ash Street. Upon arrival, a male victim […]

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NWPD look for the suspect in a groping assault

New Westminster – On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at approximately 11:00 am, a lone female was walking east in the 1800 block of 7th Avenue when she passed a male that appeared to be urinating in public. The female continued walking for a couple of blocks when this same male snuck up behind her and […]

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25 year old auto theft suspect arrested at Burnaby-New West border

New Westminster – A hunch and some early morning patrols just across the Burnaby-New West border proved fruitful for an NWPD officer looking for stolen vehicles. On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at approximately 3:40 am, an NWPD patrol officer was doing a quick patrol near a problematic residence in the 7700 block of 6th street, […]

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NWPD arrest auto theft suspect

On Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at approximately 2:40 am, NWPD patrol officers located a blue Volkswagen Jetta that had been reported as stolen out of Langley several days earlier. The vehicle was followed without emergency equipment being activated in an effort to prevent a high speed vehicle pursuit. The vehicle was followed as it drove […]

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NWPD investigate explosive device

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police are appealing for public assistance after the recovery of an explosive device last evening. On July 10, 2014 at approximately 7:30 pm, NWPD members were called to the rear of a building located in the 100 block of Agnes Street for a report of what was described as […]

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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 […]

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