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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.
NWPD Investigate Interrupted Break and Enter
New Westminster – On July 6th, 2016 at approximately 4:00 am, NWPD patrol members responded to a call of an interrupted break and enter to a residence in the 400 block of Queens Avenue. On arrival, members located a resident who was suffering from significant but non-life threatening injuries. The NWPD Major Crime Unit were […]
Pulling Together Canoe Journey 2016
Constable McLeod is participating in the Pulling Together Canoe Journey 2016! From July 2 to July 11, Constable McLeod will be paddling through traditional territories of Lil’wat, Samahquam, Skatin, Xa’xtsa, Sts’ailes, Sq’ewlets and Leq’a:mel. Cheer her on as she trains, and embarks on this exciting adventure! About the Pulling Together Canoe Journey Mission Statement: “Recognizing […]
NWPD Investigate Report of Shooting
New Westminster – On June 30th 2016 at approximately 6:45am the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 300 block of Carnarvon Street. When officers arrived on scene, an injured adult male was located. He was subsequently transported to hospital, but his condition is unknown at this time. “We […]
Drugs and Cash Seized by the NWPD
New Westminster – In March of 2016, the New Westminster Police Department received information from the RCMP advising of possible drug activity with connections to New Westminster. The NWPD Street Crime Unit commenced an investigation into this activity, during the course of which, evidence of drug trafficking was obtained and a significant quantity of illicit […]
Tea party brings officers and seniors together to talk safety
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department, have stepped up efforts to give seniors the tools to deal with scams and fraud over the phone and through email. Safe-Tea workshops were held between May 30 and June 3 throughout New Westminster and were funded by the Canadian Department of Justice. The workshops were presented […]
Seized Hummer transformed by New Westminster student
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has unveiled a transformed Hummer, which was designed by 12 year old New Westminster student Christian W. The Hummer H2 was provided to the New Westminster Police Department through the provincial government’s civil forfeiture program. This prompted the New Westminster Police Department to have the Wrap our […]
Catalytic converter theft suspect charged
New Westminster – On May 26, 2016 the New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit arrested 40 year old Jeff Whittaker Straker of New Westminster, British Columbia in connection with theft of catalytic converters. Mr. Straker has been charged with two counts of theft under $5000 section 334(b) of the Criminal Code in Surrey, BC; […]
Wrap our Ride unveiling
Massey Theatre parking lot 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster June 6, 11:45am – Noon The Wrap our Ride contest involved transforming a Hummer H2 into an anti-gang vehicle designed by a twelve year old New Westminster student, Christian. The Hummer H2 has been granted to the NWPD through the provincial government’s Civil Forfeiture Program which […]
Bank robbery suspect facing multiple charges
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department’s Major Crime Unit have now secured charges against a male suspected in numerous bank robberies in the Lower Mainland. Both New Westminster robberies occurred at financial institutions in the downtown core, the first occurring on May 13th, and the second occurred on May 17th. The NWPD Major […]
Robbery Suspect Caught and Charged
New Westminster – On May 9th 2016 at approximately 5:30pm an adult female victim was seated on a bench in the 600 block of 6th Street when an unknown male approached her and demanded her bags. The victim refused, at which time the suspect allegedly sprayed her with a substance that is believed to be […]