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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.
Alleged thief caught in the act by NWPD officers
New Westminster – In the early morning hours of December 14th, the New Westminster Police were called by an alarm company to an industrial site on Spruce Street regarding a break and enter in progress. The suspect could be seen within the premises on CCTV, exploring the site while gathering items. As NWPD officers approached […]
Prolific offender arrested by the Street Crime Unit and Crime Reduction Unit
New Westminster – In November warrants for the arrest of a prolific offender with ties to New Westminster were issued after the man escaped lawful custody from Metro Vancouver Transit Police. As the man fled from the police he threw away a loaded handgun. Both the Street Crime Unit and the Crime Reduction Unit worked […]
Pedestrian struck by driver and suffers serious injuries
New Westminster – On Saturday, December 5, 2020 at approximately 2:00 pm, members of the New Westminster Police Department responded to a call of a pedestrian being struck by a driver in a crosswalk at 6th Street and 5th Avenue. Officers rushed to the scene and provided aid to the 72 year old woman who […]
Resident finds alleged thief sleeping in vehicle
New Westminster – On November 26, 2020 at approximately 9:30 am, members of the New Westminster Police Department responded to a call from a member of the public who had heard calls for help and observed the owner of a maintenance truck in a scuffle with another man. The scuffle ended as one man fled […]
Officers safely arrest individual after subject attempts to grab police firearm
New Westminster – On November 21, 2020 at approximately 11:00 am, members of the New Westminster Police Department responded to a call from a concerned member of the public who had observed a female in a hospital gown walking in the middle of the street in the area of East Columbia and Richmond Street. The […]
NWPD aims to raise $3,000 for Greater Vancouver Food Bank
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is hosting a virtual donation drive for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, with an aim to raise $3,000. In addition to the virtual donation drive, there will be a drive-thru food drive on November 21st in front of New Westminster city hall. “Now more than ever we’re […]
New Westminster resident arrested and charged under the Quarantine Act
New Westminster – On October 28th, 2020, New Westminster Police Department officers began investigating Quarantine Act violations of a resident who had recently re-entered Canada from the United States. Despite being reminded of the federal legislation that requires travelers to self-isolate under the Quarantine Act, and receiving a violation ticket, Makhan Singh Parhar refused to […]
NWPD respond to a collision involving a cyclist and driver of a tractor trailer in the Braid industrial area
New Westminster – On October 30th, 2020 at approximately 5:00 pm the New Westminster Police responded to a report of a collision involving a cyclist and a tractor trailer unit in the Braid industrial area. Upon arrival it was determined the cyclist had suffered significant injuries and he was transported to a local area hospital […]
NWPD warn residents not to fall prey to the CRA tax scam
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police department is warning the public that the Canada Revenue Agency Scam is hitting New Westminster with a renewed intensity. “Unfortunately we recently learned of two victims who lost upwards of $23,000 and $1,600,” stated Media Relations Officer Sergeant Sanjay Kumar. “Both of these people received phone calls claiming […]
NWPD arrest sexual assault suspect – possibly additional victims
New Westminster – In October of 2020, during the course of an unrelated investigation, the NWPD began investigating a sexual assault. During the course of this investigation, a search warrant was executed and a victim was identified where it was learned that she was allegedly sexually assaulted by a male suspect. Due to the complexities […]