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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.
Police Board Package for June 2021
Open Police Board Package – 15 June 2021
New Westminster Police Department encourages residents to start a conversation about Elder Abuse
New Westminster – Elder Abuse is a growing concern around the world. So much so that in 2006, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 15th of every year as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The New Westminster Police Department is encouraging residents to acknowledge WEAAD by starting a conversation with friends and family […]
Apply to be a member of the New Westminster Police Board
Applications are being accepted for new members of the New Westminster Police Board. The New Westminster Police Board is responsible to provide oversight and direction to the Police Department in a fashion that is consistent with the Police Act. The Board works with the Chief Constable and the senior management team to develop and approve […]
Suspect arrested and charged with attempted murder following stabbing outside Columbia SkyTrain Station
New Westminster – On May 29th at approximately 2:00 am, New Westminster Police Department patrol members responded to a report of a stabbing on Columbia Street outside of the Columbia Sky-Train station. When officers arrived they located a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. Officers provided assistance and he was transported to the hospital by BC […]
Police assist BC Conservation Officers as bear wanders into New Westminster
New Westminster – In the afternoon of May 30th the New Westminster Police Department received a call that a black bear was wandering east along the railway tracks in the area of Stewardson Way. Police issued a warning to the public about walking in the area, as the bear had made its way to the […]
NWPD looking for additional victims after man charged with sex related offences
New Westminster – On May 17th, 2021, the New Westminster Police Department arrested Marcio Leite Cerquinho following allegations of sex offenses against a youth victim. The alleged offences occurred on May 14th. Crown Counsel approved the following charges: Sexual Interference, contrary to Section 151 CC Invitation to Sexual Touching, contrary to Section 152 CC Sexual […]
NWPD warn of catalytic converter theft
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has recently observed an increase in the theft of catalytic converters. A catalytic converter is an emissions-control device attached to a vehicle’s exhaust system, which converts toxic exhaust gases into less harmful emissions. Thieves have been targeting these, which in turn they sell for a small amount […]
Columbia and Church Street Fire
New Westminster – On May 24 at approximately 3:15 am, the New Westminster Fire & Rescue Service responded to a fire at Magnetiq Nightclub located at 27 Church Street. The building, which contained four businesses including Happy Buddha Tattoo, Pho Pho You, and the Heritage Grill, was destroyed. Thankfully, no one sustained injuries as a […]
Charges abated in Pier Park fire trial
New Westminster – In October of 2020, 49 year-old Sean Warnick was charged following an investigation into the Westminster Pier Park fire. The fire occurred on September 13, 2020 and engulfed the old-pier section of the riverfront greenspace. Mr. Warnick was released from custody with conditions during the court proceedings, however the NWPD recently became […]
Security guard assaulted by man with bat
New Westminster – In the early morning hours of May 11th the New Westminster Police Department responded to the area of Queens Avenue and 7th Street for a report of a uniformed security guard being assaulted with a bat. Investigators believe two suspects fled the area by running west on Queens Avenue from 7th Street. […]