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Author: Hailey Finnigan

Safety Tips on Driving Relative to Road Conditions on National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims

With the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims upon us, the New Westminster Police Department, in partnership with ICBC, encourages drivers to reflect on how their own driving behaviours can help keep themselves and others on the road safe this winter.   The following are some tips for driving in poor or dangerous […]

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NWPD Seeking Property Crime Offender

New Westminster – On October 15th, 2013 at approximately 4:00 pm, members of the NWPD patrol division attended to a report of residential break and enter that had occurred earlier in the day at an apartment on 11th Street. The investigation has now led to the identification of a suspect and the NWPD are seeking […]

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Provincial Crime Prevention Week

November 1-7 is earmarked as Provincial Crime Prevention Week. This week is an important time to recognize the great success New Westminster has achieved in reducing crime and creating a safe community. At the heart of every successful city are people who recognize the responsibility in participating to reduce the risk and fear of crime […]

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NWPD make arrest in assault investigation

New Westminster – On Monday October 28th at approximately 2:00 pm, NWPD Patrol Officers responded to a report of a fight involving multiple subjects in Moody Park near the outdoor pool. Upon police arrival, a 16 year old victim was located suffering from a number of significant but non-life threatening injuries, and he was subsequently […]

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NWPD Investigate Fatal Collision

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred yesterday evening at approximately 10:30 pm. NWPD Patrol Officers were called to the area of 9th Street and 4th Avenue where they located a 55 year old female who had been struck by a pickup truck. BC Ambulance were called to the […]

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Remembrance Day Ceremonies

The 2013 Remembrance Day Ceremonies will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, November 11 at The Royal Westminster Regiment, Armouries (live) and at Queens Avenue United Church (live broadcast).  Participants are requested to assemble at either location by 9:30 am. The doors to the Armouries will be closed at 9:45 am. Both sites are […]

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NWPD Investigate a Break-and-Enter and Sexual Assault

The New Westminster Police Department’s Major Crime Unit are currently investigating an interrupted break and enter and sexual assault that occurred on October 23, 2013 at approximately 9:00 pm in the 1200 Block of London Street. The thirty year old female victim advised that she confronted the male who entered her residence via the sliding […]

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Assistance Requested to Identify Male Involved in Groping Incident

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to identify the below-noted male who allegedly groped a female at the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station on September 23, 2013. The victim was approached by an older Southeast Asian male who complimented her on her looks. The suspect male walked with […]

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Update on Missing Person – Choy, To Lam Found Deceased

New Westminster – Further to our Media Release dated October 10, 2013, the NWPD regret to report that on Sunday, October 20th, 2013, missing person To Lam “Don” Choy was found deceased. The investigation has now been turned over to the BC Coroners Service; however, foul play is not suspected. Mr. Choy’s family has been […]

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Operation Impact Stats: Oct 10-14

Roadside Prohibitions – 10 Criminal Code Impaired Driving Charges – 3 Seatbelt Tickets – 5 Aggressive Driving Tickets – 52 Distracted Driving Tickets – 17

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