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Patrol officers make arrest and seize replica handgun
New Westminster – On June 24th at approximately 10:00pm the New Westminster Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a security guard who said he saw a man with a handgun in the vicinity of Tanaka Court and Gifford Street. Officers rushed to the area and arrested the suspect who was found to have what […]
*Located* Help us find high risk missing person William
Update – We’re happy to share that William has been found and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person William. William was last seen in New Westminster on June 19th. William is described as a 31 year old man standing 6’3” tall […]
Officers arrest suspect after store staff member assaulted
New Westminster – On June 23rd at approximately 2:30pm a witness in the 400 block of Columbia Street dialed 9-1-1 after seeing a customer assault a staff member of a local business. The witness described seeing the staff member being struck in the face by the customer. The passerby and another customer at the store […]
Young family asked to come forward following assault on Quayside Boardwalk
New Westminster – On the evening of June 19th New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to the Quayside Boardwalk after a man reported being attacked from behind by a stranger armed with a weapon. With the assistance of witnesses, police made an arrest the following day. At this stage in the investigation, police believe […]
NWPD bids farewell to Chief Constable Dave Jansen
New Westminster – As Chief Constable Dave Jansen begins his final week on the job, the New Westminster Police Department reflects on his service to the department and the community over the past three decades. “Chief Jansen’s impact on the New Westminster Police Department has been immense,” said Deputy Chief Constable Paul Hyland. “He has […]
Arrest made following alleged assault with a weapon on Quayside Boardwalk
New Westminster – In the afternoon of June 20th New Westminster Police Department officers arrested a suspect in connection to a reported assault with a weapon on the Quayside Boardwalk. Police were able to identify and locate the suspect thanks to witnesses who came forward after seeing the New Westminster Police Department media release appealing […]
Witnesses asked to come forward following assault with edged weapon
New Westminster – On the evening of June 19th New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to the Quayside Boardwalk after a man reported being attacked from behind by a stranger armed with an edged weapon. Police rushed to the scene but were unable to locate anyone matching the suspect description. The suspect is described […]
Suspected explosive device removed from neighbourhood by police
New Westminster – On June 19th the New Westminster Police Department received a call about a suspected explosive device in the West End neighbourhood. Officers arrived on scene and worked to secure the area. Residents were asked to leave their homes out of an abundance of caution. The Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service helped […]
Police looking to return roof top tent to rightful owner
New Westminster – New Westminster Police Department officers are looking to reunite a roof top tent with its rightful owner. The tent, which is CAP-it brand, was found on June 11th and brought to the New Westminster Police Department. “Camping season is here, and someone is missing a tent,” stated Sergeant Andrew Leaver. “The rightful […]
*Located* Help us find high risk missing person Deborah
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Deborah. Deborah was last seen in New Westminster on June 14th. Deborah is described as a 60 year old woman standing 5’10” tall and weighing approximately 135 pounds. Deborah has a short buzzed haircut and was last […]