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NWSPOA welcomes first honorary member

New Westminster – On Wednesday September 11th, 2013, the New Westminster Superannuated Police Officer’s Association (NWSPOA) welcomed its first honorary member, the very well known and respected journalist George Garrett. NWPD Chief Constable Dave Jones and Deputy Chief Constable Laurin Stenerson were on hand to present Garrett with his membership plaque and welcome him to […]

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Update to Public Warning – Anonymous Caller September 1, 2013 – Kidnap Plan

New Westminster – On September 1, 2013, the New Westminster Police Department issued a news release for the purpose of warning the public and requesting assistance for an investigation into an anonymous complaint made by a male who described his plan to kidnap a woman known to him with the intention of holding her against […]

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New Westminster Police Investigating Home Invasion

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police are investigating an overnight home invasion where six unknown suspects forced their way into a home in the 300 Block of Ash Street in New Westminster at approximately 11:00 pm. This was a targeted home invasion that resulted in two victims suffering injuries as a result. The first […]

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Stolen Vehicle Collides with NWPD Vehicle

A New Westminster police officer is being treated for non life threatening injuries after colliding with a stolen vehicle in the intersection of 4th Avenue and 12th Street at approximately 9:03 pm on September 1st. The NWPD member was working patrol and operating a marked police vehicle when the collision occurred. The passenger of the […]

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NWPD Warn the Public and Requests Assistance with Identifying Unknown Male Caller

The New Westminster Police Department received a disturbing telephone call at 8:17 am today through their non-emergency telephone number. The call was unable to be traced. A male called and stated that he wanted to kidnap a woman that he knew and hold her against her will. The NWPD have been unable to identify the […]

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UPDATE: Two Female Escorts Dead – Public Warning Issued

The autopsy for Karen Nabors has been completed and the findings are inconclusive.  As the cause of death is still unknown, further testing by the pathologist will be required and toxicology results are pending.  An updated media release will be provided once those results have been made available to investigators. The investigation into the suspicious […]

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UPDATE: Two Female Escorts Dead – Public Warning Issued

Following the public warning issued yesterday by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, there have been some concerns raised over the timing of the warning. “As police officers we are morally, ethically and legally responsible to balance the protection of the public and the integrity of the investigation.  In cases, where suicide is a possibility, there […]

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Two Female Escorts Dead – Public Warning Issued

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) in conjunction with the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) is asking the public to be vigilant following two separate suspicious deaths. The first incident occurred on August 12, 2013 just before 10:00pm, when the NWPD responded to the sudden death of 45 year old Jill Lyons, at an apartment […]

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New Westminster Man Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

In March of 2013, an investigation was initiated into the actions of a New Westminster resident relating to the possession of child pornography. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crimes Unit advanced the investigation to a point where a Report to Crown Counsel was submitted on July 10th, 2013, recommending criminal charges. On August 16th, […]

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NWPD Seeks the Public’s Assistance in Locating a Ring Stolen during a Residential Break and Enter

On August 15, 2013, the New Westminster Police Department began an investigation into a Break and Enter in the area of Laguna Courts, where a safe was stolen from a residence.  Amongst the items in the safe was a gold ring with a large opal approximately 23mm x 16mm x 8 mm, and diamonds graduating […]

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