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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.
Street Crime Unit connects suspect to 17 different offences
New Westminster – On January 19 the New Westminster Police Department made an arrest after a resident called 9-1-1 believing someone was breaking into the condominium mail room. That suspect has since been connected to a total of 17 different offences ranging from theft of auto to possession of stolen property. 39 year old Mark […]
40 charges will be recommended after suspect found to be breaching court ordered conditions
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department arrested a suspect connected to six different break and enter investigations. One of these investigations began in an underground parking garage where police found 10 different vehicles broken into. At present, 40 charges will be recommended to Crown counsel. The suspect was also found to be breaching […]
Suspect charged after investigation into online child sexual abuse material
New Westminster – On July 11th 2024 the New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit arrested Christien Stringam after completing an investigation regarding online images of child sexual abuse. Major Crime Detectives began their investigation after receiving information from the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit of BC. 45 year-old Christien Stringam of New Westminster, has […]
New Westminster Police Department officers appeal for witnesses to come forward following arrests and charges related to kidnapping investigation
New Westminster – In the early morning hours of August 17th New Westminster Police Department officers received credible information that a New Westminster resident had been kidnapped. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit took conduct of the investigation, receiving extensive support from internal specialty units and numerous police agencies throughout the region including: […]
Two suspects arrested and charged after stabbing on stairway to Westminster Pier Park
New Westminster – On July 30th 2024 at approximately 10:00pm, New Westminster Police Department officers were flagged down and pointed in the direction of someone who was suffering major abdominal trauma from a significant stab wound. Officers provided the man emergency first aid and he was transported to hospital. Officers contained the scene and canvassed […]
Police appeal for additional victims to come forward following indecent act investigation
New Westminster – Over the past six months the New Westminster Police Department received numerous reports of a man committing indecent acts outside a home in the 500 block of Kelly Street. Reports were made to police after the suspect was seen on different occasions masturbating while peering into the residence. The Major Crime Unit […]
New Westminster Police Department officers arrest and charge third suspect in kidnapping investigation
New Westminster – On the evening of April 25th, 2023 New Westminster Police Department officers learned that a New Westminster resident had been kidnapped. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit took conduct of the investigation, and following the rescue of the hostage, two men were arrested and charged. Both Kyle Clark Dimond and […]
Numerous criminal charges approved after stolen vehicle drives away from security guard
New Westminster – On August 25th at approximately 8:00am patrol officers responded to a call from someone who believed they had just seen their friend’s stolen car being driven through New Westminster. When officers located the vehicle parked outside a local store they witnessed a man running from the store carrying suspected stolen property with […]
Suspect arrested and charged after patrol officers find him sleeping in stolen car
New Westminster – On August 26th at approximately 5:00am patrol officers responded to a call about a suspicious car parked on Churchill Street. When officers attended, they could see a male sleeping in the driver’s seat. Given the male did not match the description of the registered owner, officers contacted the registered owner who confirmed […]
Suspect arrested after brandishing knife at patrons inside restaurant
New Westminster – At approximately 8:00 pm on July 2nd the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call from a man inside a restaurant near Victoria Hill. Officers learned that a suspect allegedly took a large knife from the kitchen area and was threatening individuals inside the restaurant. When officers arrived, they saw […]