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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.
UPDATE: Two Female Escorts Dead – Public Warning Issued
Following the public warning issued yesterday by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, there have been some concerns raised over the timing of the warning. “As police officers we are morally, ethically and legally responsible to balance the protection of the public and the integrity of the investigation. In cases, where suicide is a possibility, there […]
Two Female Escorts Dead – Public Warning Issued
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) in conjunction with the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) is asking the public to be vigilant following two separate suspicious deaths. The first incident occurred on August 12, 2013 just before 10:00pm, when the NWPD responded to the sudden death of 45 year old Jill Lyons, at an apartment […]
New Westminster Man Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
In March of 2013, an investigation was initiated into the actions of a New Westminster resident relating to the possession of child pornography. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crimes Unit advanced the investigation to a point where a Report to Crown Counsel was submitted on July 10th, 2013, recommending criminal charges. On August 16th, […]
NWPD seeking Property Crime Offender
On July 10th, 2013 at approximately 8:00 pm, NWPD patrol members attended to a residential break and enter in the uptown area of the city that had occurred sometime earlier in the day. The investigation has now led to the identification of a suspect and the NWPD are seeking public assistance in locating and arresting […]
NWPD Investigate Serious Domestic Violence Incident
On July 29th, 2013 at approximate 4:20 pm, NWPD patrol members were dispatched to the 500 block of 16th Street after receiving multiple 911 calls about a male assaulting a female at that location. Upon arrival, NWPD members located the female victim, but it was determined the male suspect had fled on foot. Further investigation […]
NWPD Officers Kept Busy with Two Serious Traffic Collisions
The early afternoon of Wednesday July 24th turned out to be an extremely busy one for members of the NWPD Patrol and Traffic Sections, as they responded to two significant motor vehicle collisions. The first occurred at about 2:20 PM when NWPD members were dispatched to a report of an erratic driver in the area […]
NWPD investigate overnight stabbing
On July 10th, 2013 at approximately 8:50 pm, the New Westminster Police were contacted by the Surrey RCMP regarding a stabbing victim who had shown up at a local area hospital in their jurisdiction. The initial investigation by Surrey RCMP members indicated that the stabbing had occurred in New Westminster at an apartment in the […]
CDSA Search Warrant Executed
On June 13th, 2013 at approximately 10:00 am, members of the NWPD Street Crime Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) Search Warrant on a residence in the 700 block of 20th Street. During the subsequent search, the Street Crime members located and seized the following: Over 150 marijuana plants in various stages […]
Charges approved by Crown Counsel after Independent NWPD investigation
On October 24, 2012, the New Westminster Police Department was asked to assist the Quesnel RCMP with an independent external review of an incident that occurred in their cells on October 16th, 2012 which involved one of their police officers. The NWPD assigned a senior officer to conduct a thorough and independent review of the […]
Update on NWPD Internal Investigation: Officer Resigns
The sworn police member referred to in the media release from March 7, 2013 has submitted his resignation from the New Westminster Police Department; his resignation has been accepted by Chief Constable Dave Jones. No special buy out or severance package was offered or paid to this member by the NWPD. Under the Police Act, […]