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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.
Steven Vollrath sentenced to five years for attempted shooting of New Westminster Police officer
New Westminster – Following a guilty plea, 37-year-old Steven Gordon Vollrath has been sentenced to 5 years in prison after assaulting a police officer with a firearm, along with several other offenses. In May of 2015, New Westminster Police Department officers responded to a report of a male and female sleeping in a car in […]
NWPD Investigate Break and Enter, Resident Home
New Westminster – On January 21st, 2020 at approximately 9:20 am, the New Westminster Police Department patrol members responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence located in the area of Ewen Avenue and Wood Street. The resident alleged that two masked men broke into her residence, and located a gun […]
Robbery Suspect Convicted
New Westminster – 50 year old New Westminster resident Warren David Bonsell has been convicted of three offences, after extensive multi-jurisdictional robbery investigations were completed in New Westminster, Coquitlam, and Burnaby. Between December 5th 2018 and January 7th 2019, four small business robberies occurred in the cities of New Westminster, Coquitlam, and Burnaby. The suspect […]
IIO BC Called to investigate in-custody injury
New Westminster – On January 13th 2020 at approximately 7:00pm, an adult male, who was in New Westminster Police custody and secured in a cell by himself, required medical attention after sustaining a reported injury. The male was taken to a local area hospital for medical assessment and treatment. “At the time of this reported […]
Get to know your neighbours and learn new skills in the Crime Prevention Unit
New Westminster – In 2020 are you looking to learn new skills? Are you wanting to meet people who care as much about this city as much as you do? The New Westminster Police Department Crime Prevention Unit is looking for new volunteers. “Joining the Crime Prevention Unit is a way you can help make […]
Fraud Suspect Arrested and Charged
New Westminster – On December 16th 2019 at approximately 3:20pm, the New Westminster Police Department responded to the 300 block of Alberta Street after a resident reported a possible scam. The resident said that an adult male came to his door, behaving suspiciously and asking for money, claiming that he had been in a car […]
Help us locate missing youth, Jayden Williams
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old New Westminster resident Jayden Williams. Jayden was last seen on December 4th, 2019 at approximately 9pm at his residence in Queensborough, New Westminster. Jayden is described as a Caucasian male, standing 6’, medium build, with short dark […]
Help us locate missing person, Nicole Kannt
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 32 year old New Westminster resident Nicole Kannt. Ms. Kannt was last seen on November 23rd, 2019 at approximately 6:30am in New Westminster, but is believed to be on the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver. Ms. Kannt is described as a […]
Suspect Arrested & Charged Attempted Murder – UPDATE to Shots Fired Investigation
New Westminster – On November 17th, 2019 at approximately 7:30pm, members of the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Osborne Avenue. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival, and one adult female was transported to hospital with injuries. New Westminster Police Major Crime […]
Help us locate missing person, Jeremy Yakobchuk
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 39 year old Vancouver resident Jeremy Yakobchuk. Mr. Yakobchuk was last seen on November 7th, 2019 at approximately 8:45am near the Sapperton Skytrain station in New Westminster. Mr. Yakobchuk is described as a Caucasian male, standing 5’9”, with a heavy […]