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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.
Assault Of Officer At Queens Park July 30th Update
Date of Event 2011-07-30 Time of Event 23:49 Hours A New Westminster Police officer was on routine patrol driving the large police van through Queens Park A casually dressed male and female walking in the park flagged down our officer to tell him that there was a black male in the park by the picnic […]
Altercation Ends With Male Being Shot
In the late evening hours of August 1, 2011 a verbal/physical altercation between acquaintances resulted in a male victim being shot. The Victim received non-life threatening injuries, was treated at hospital and subsequently released. The Victim is co-operating with the Police Investigation. The suspect at this time remains at large but efforts are currently underway […]
Suspected Impaired Driver Linked To Surrey Crash
A Detective from New Westminster Police Major Crime Section was in Queens Park on Sunday just after mid day when he observed a Nissan pulling in to the parking lot. The Nissans front end was severely damaged and the front wheel was running on metal against the pavement. The Detective approached the driver to investigate […]
Police Officer Assaulted With A Knife
On July 30th 2011 a New Westminster Police officer responded to a complaint of a distraught male in Queens Park. As the officer approached a picnic table, a male seated at the table suddenly lunged at the officer slashing him with a knife; the officer received facial injuries requiring medical attention. The officer was able […]
Purse Snatching
New Westminster Police are investigating a purse snatching mid day yesterday. A female was walking on Front Street when two males grabbed her purse and ran off. New Westminster Police wish to remind the public that your personal safety should be a consideration at any time of the day. Plan your route to avoid isolated […]
Assault W/Weapon, Aggravated Assault
The New Westminster Police are investigating a stabbing in the 400 block of Columbia Street that occurred at about 23:30 hrs on July 28th 2011. Two people are in custody and two victims have been sent to local hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries and since released. Police are looking for anyone with information […]
Off Duty Transit Police Officer Instrumental In Capturing Robbery Suspect
Yesterday at approximately 3 pm a male suspect entered and committed a Robbery at the Bank of Nova Scotia in New Westminster. An off duty Transit Police member was alerted to the Robbery by Bank staff. The off duty Transit Police member called 911 and proceeded to follow the suspect. The member provided valuable suspect […]
Train Bridge Impacted By Gravel Barge
On Tuesday, June 28th at 0442 Hours, the New Westminster Police were contacted by the Coast Guard and advised that the train bridge, located several hundred meters east of the Queensborough Bridge, was struck by a passing tug boat’s gravel barge. Officers attended the scene in the police boat and confirmed that a section of […]
Forcible Confinement, Robbery, Assault With Weapon
The New Westminster Police are investigating a violent “home invasion” during which 3 suspects broke into a residence in New Westminster and forcible confined a male victim. A female in her teens and a One-year old child were present during the event but were unharmed. The suspects stole a number of valuable coins and precious […]
Constable Jeff Klassen Police Act Investigation
On June 10 2011 Constable Jeff Klassen was sentenced by Provincial Court Judge Werier in relation to his recent conviction for assault. Previously on September 23 2009 the Police Act Investigation was suspended, by the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner, pending the conclusion of the criminal investigation and proceedings. Unfortunate delays within the criminal […]