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NWPD Arrest Wanted Male
New Westminster – On November 6th 2015 the NWPD requested the assistance of the public in locating Howard Solomon O’Soup, who had several outstanding warrants for property crime offences in New Westminster and surrounding jurisdictions. On November 19th 2015 the NWPD Street Crime Unit, located and arrested Mr. O’Soup for the outstanding warrants and for […]
NWPD Seek Public Assistance to ID Break and Enter Suspect
New Westminster – On October 14th, 2015 at approximately 2:00pm an unknown male pried open the patio door to an apartment located in the 500 block of Royal Avenue. The residents were not home at the time when the suspect entered the suite and took several items before fleeing the area. The male, seen here […]
UPDATE: Missing Person – Mathieu Joseph Racine
New Westminster – Further to our Media Release dated November 13th 2015, the NWPD regret to report that Mathieu Joseph Racine has been found deceased. The investigation has now been turned over to the BC Coroner’s Service, but foul play is not suspected. “We have notified the family and offered a number of support services, […]
NWPD asking residents to look around properties
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is actively searching for 76 year old Mathieu Joseph Racine. Mr. Racine was last seen at his home in the 400 block of 3rd Avenue at approximately 1:15 pm on November 12th, 2015. “We are asking for residents to please have a look around their properties in […]
Update – NWPD continue to request assistance locating missing male
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 76 year old Mathieu Joseph Racine. Mr. Racine was last seen at his home in the 400 block of 3rd Avenue at approximately 1:15 pm on November 12th, 2015. Mr. Racine is described as an African-Canadian male with dark […]
Lest we forget
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Cenotaph to remember the sacrifices our Veterans have made. May their courage and bravery never be forgotten.
NWPD Seek Public Assistance for Wanted Male
New Westminster – The NWPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Howard Solomon O’Soup. Mr. O’Soup is currently wanted out of New Westminster on two outstanding warrants. Mr. O’Soup also has several other warrants for his arrest in surrounding jurisdictions. Howard O’Soup is a 38 year old male standing 5’10” and weighing approximately 190lbs. […]
Update: Deceased person found in vehicle fire
New Westminster – On October 28th 2015 at approximately 6:45pm the New Westminster Police Department responded to the 1000 block of 4th Avenue to assist the New Westminster Fire Department with a vehicle fire. After the fire was extinguished, one deceased person was located in the vehicle. The NWPD Major Crime Unit and Forensic Identification […]
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a form of impaired driving as a driver’s judgment is compromised when they are not fully focused on the road. Distracted driving is the act of driving while engaged in other activities—such as looking after children, texting, talking on the phone or to a passenger, watching videos, eating, or reading. Even talking […]
Update – NWPD has gone green!
New Westminster – In January 2015, as part of a pilot project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to reduce fuel expenses, the first four NWPD patrol division vehicles equipped with dual fuel technology took to the streets of New Westminster. The NWPD is happy to announce that since the roll out of the initial […]