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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.
Wheelchair Robbery Suspect Arrested
On May 15th, 2012 at approximately 1745 hours, a 53 year old female, who requires the use of a wheelchair due to a significant medical condition, was crossing 6th avenue at 7th street in New Westminster. It was at this time that a male suspect came up behind her and began violently pushing her wheelchair […]
NWPD To Crack Down On Dangerous Driving As Part Of May’s Month-Long High Risk Driving Campaign
On May 23rd and May 25th, members of the New Westminster Police Department will be stationed at several key locations throughout the City of New Westminster to target high-risk driving behaviours such as speeding, using electronic devices while driving, and not wearing seatbelts. This initiative is part of BC’s High Risk Driving Campaign, a month-long […]
Chief Constable Requests External Investigation
On May 10th, 2012 at approximately 2250 hours, NWPD officers were dispatched to a disturbance call at an apartment in the 1000 block of 5th Avenue. The attending members dealt with the disturbance and cleared the scene without taking any enforcement action. NWPD officers were called back to the same location a second time at […]
New Westminster Police Request Identity Of Witness
On January 4, 2012 at approximately 5:50 P.M., the New Westminster Police Department attended a report of an attempted robbery at Queens Park. The photographs below are from CCTV footage seized from the River Reach Liquor Store. The female in the photographs made a purchase on January 2, 2012 and it is believed that this […]
NWPD Statement On The Resignation Of Former Constable Jeff Klassen
On May 3rd, 2012 former NWPD Constable Jeff KLASSEN submitted his resignation to Chief Constable Dave JONES. Chief JONES has accepted that resignation. While it is not the normal practice for NWPD to comment on personnel matters, given the elevated amount of media interest regarding Mr. KLASSEN, it was decided it was in the public […]
New Westminster Police Officers Proud To Be Members Of Alexa’s Team
Alexa’s Story 4 ½ year-old Alexa Renée Middelaer was a child full of zeal with a tenacious spirit. With her blonde curls flowing, she plowed through life with purpose, determination and vigor. On a warm sunny day in May 2008, Alexa and her aunt were visiting “Horsey Love”, a very special […]
The New Westminster Police Department Provides Tips On How To Prevent Break And Enters
The New Westminster Police Department advise that with warm days and nights approaching, criminals will often target residences on those warm summer nights as they are only too aware that many unsuspecting home owners will leave doors or windows ajar. Visit your local police agencies Crime Prevention section for information and brochures on break and […]
Impaired Driving Prevention Presentation At New Westminster Secondary School
On Thursday, April 26th there will be an Impaired Driving Prevention Presentation given to Grade 11 and 12 classes in the library at the New Westminster Senior Secondary High School. A pivotal speaker at this event is Michael Buckingham who was a Washington State Trooper who was hit in his police vehicle and subsequently trapped […]
New Westminster Police Department Conducting Investigation In Terrace, BC
On April 21, 2012 at approximately 18:00 hrs, Terrace RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible Impaired Driver. RCMP members arrested a 47 year old male suspect who was taken into police custody. While in police custody, the male was non-compliant in cells and had to be physically restrained by the police. The male […]
New Westminster Police Officer Assists Paramedics In Saving A Life
On the evening of April 14, 2012, a New Westminster Police Officer and her recruit came upon an ambulance parked on the side of the road in the 200 block of Columbia Street. The ambulance’s emergency lights were flashing and the paramedics were hurriedly opening compartments and selected the defibrillator. The constables pulled over to […]