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High Risk Missing Person Shawn Guimond

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Shawn Guimond. Mr. Guimond was last seen at approximately 3:20 pm on June 11th, near Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Mr. Guimond is described as a 42-year-old indigenous male, 5’6” tall with a slim build and […]

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New Chief Constable appointed to lead New Westminster Police Department

New Westminster – After an extensive national search, the New Westminster Police Board has appointed 30-year policing veteran Dave Jansen as Chief Constable. Chief Constable Jansen has been in the role in an acting capacity since the departure of former police chief Dave Jones in April 2019. “On behalf of the New Westminster Police Board, […]

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*Found* High Risk Missing Person Shawn Johnson

*Update* Shawn Johnson was safely located by police in Richmond after receiving a tip from the public. The NWPD thanks the public for their assistance in helping locate Mr. Johnson. *Update* Mr. Johnson owns a grey, 2001 Nissan Maxima with licence plate KA603N. It is very similar to the vehicle pictured below. If you see […]

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Officer save man with use of Naloxone

New Westminster – On May 29th 2020, a New Westminster police officer saw a man in a Clarkson Street doorway who appeared to be unresponsive. As the officer approached the man he saw his lips were blue, he did not appear to be breathing, and he had a very faint pulse. The officer, who is […]

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NWPD response to the death of George Floyd

On behalf of myself and the New Westminster Police Board we wanted to make the following statement regarding the recent death of George Floyd. As an organization, we share the hurt and pain many have felt after seeing the video of Mr. Floyd’s tragic death. It is clear that we owe it to those we […]

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Update on missing person Gavin Deloes

New Westminster – On May 24th, 2020, the New Westminster Police Department began searching for missing person Gavin Deloes who was last seen leaving the Royal Columbian Hospital at 7:30am. Mr. Deloes was seen by a witness at approximately 8:15am near Holmes Street and Garfield Street, and then again between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm […]

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Help us find missing person Gavin Deloes

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Gavin Deloes. Mr. Deloes was last seen at approximately 7:30 am on May 24th, near Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Mr. Deloes is described as 42 years old, 5’11” tall with a slim build, short black […]

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Male Assaults Police Officers with Weapon

New Westminster – On May 20th, 2020 at approximately 6:30 am, New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of a male allegedly banging on the courthouse windows in the 600 block of Carnarvon Street. While officers spoke with the male, he lunged at one of the officers, who was able to push him off. […]

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Good Samaritans assist victims in assault

New Westminster – On May 14, 2020 at approximately 2:25 pm, NWPD officers responded to a report of an assault in progress in the parking lot of 1025 Columbia Street.  Several 9-1-1 calls were received that reported a male fighting with two people in a vehicle while also hitting pets that were in the vehicle. […]

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NWPD Investigate Shooting

New Westminster – On May 12th 2020 at approximately 1:50 am the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at a house in the area of 20th Street and Hamilton Street, New Westminster. The residents were home at the time of the shooting, but confirm that no one was injured. The […]

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