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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.
Honouring Excellence: NWPD Officers Recognized for Outstanding Service and Bravery
On November 1, 2024 the New Westminster Police Department held is annual Fall Social, which honours staff members who were awarded Chief Constable and Senior Officers Commendations. “Every day, the women and men of the New Westminster Police Department demonstrate extraordinary bravery and unwavering dedication to the safety and well-being of our community,” stated Acting […]
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 […]
Meet Constable Claus
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is inviting families to a meet and greet with Constable Claus, the ever popular member of the New Westminster Police Department who’s visiting from the North Pole! At this event, Constable Claus and Elf will be collecting donations in support of the Don’t go Hungry Food Support […]
Second suspicious incident involving a white van reported to police
New Westminster – On October 28th the New Westminster Police Department informed the public about an investigation into a suspicious interaction that occurred on October 26th between a man driving a white van and two twelve year old girls. Since that time, a second report has been made to police about a similar interaction that […]