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A man was arrested following an incident in which a family reported being threatened by an individual armed with a machete. Police are asking anyone witnesses, or anyone who may have dash-cam footage of the event, to contact police. ow.ly/t2An5100bp1
Help us find missing person, Tony. He was last seen on September 18th in New Westminster. He is known to also frequent Surrey. He is described as a black male in his mid 40's. He is 6ft tall, medium build, black hair. If you see Tony, or know his whereabouts, please call 911.
The New Westminster Police Department is sharing initial results from Project Lighthouse, a multi-stream targeted enforcement initiative that addresses a variety of public safety concerns. As a result of the operation, officers arrested 19 individuals. ow.ly/1Qeq50ZYCSk
The NWPD is continuing to work closely with New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services following several recent fires in the city, including a suspicious fire at a vacant residence in Queensborough earlier this week. ow.ly/pBAp50ZYy6Z
The New Westminster Police Department is investigating a break and enter in progress that occurred on September 28th at a residential building in the Ginger Drive neighbourhood. ow.ly/QJWw50ZXM7U
The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit is investigating an arson in the 800 block of York Street and is examining connections to a break and enter reported at the same residence the day before. ow.ly/u4Yz50ZV9hu
On September 8th, 2026, at approximately 2:50 pm, officers located an elderly woman on the ground suffering from a leg injury. Investigators are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who stopped to assist the woman, to come forward. ow.ly/pFGW50ZU8TE
Police are investigating a collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck at 8th Ave & 8th St. The intersection remains closed while officers investigate. ow.ly/FYRL50ZOxhC
A New Westminster man has been charged with multiple child sexual exploitation offences following a lengthy international investigation that resulted in the identification and rescue of five children in the Philippines: ow.ly/5QpS50ZOpNz
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Remember: you don't need to speak perfect English to call 9-1-1. If you need emergency help, call 9-1-1. bit.ly/4gLcrw5
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Do you know when to call 9-1-1?
9-1-1 is for police, fire, or medical emergencies when immediate action is required: someone’s health, safety or property is in jeopardy or a crime is in progress.
See examples of when to call: bit.ly/4xfp9KG
For intersections without working lights please treat them as four way stops. Please have patience for other drivers and road users. #NewWest
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E Columbia and Holmes is now open. Thank you to everyone who was patient while the Truck was removed. 🙂
NWPD are dealing with a traffic collision involving a large commercial truck at the intersection of Holmes Street and East Columbia. Recovery of the truck may take a few hours and traffic will be impacted for the next 3-4 hours. If you can avoid this route please do so.
Police respond to potentially explosive device on Ash Street in #NewWest. ow.ly/u0ZR50ZmusB
ALT New Westminster police SUV parked on a wet city street at dusk with emergency lights flashing.
Officers are working in the area of the 300 block of Ash Street. The road is closed until further notice, we thank residents for their patience. #NewWest
ALT A map of New Westminster.
New Westminster Police Department retweeted
One of our common summer calls might surprise you: hot dogs. Not those ones 🌭, these ones 🐶.
A parked vehicle heats up in minutes, so keep your dog at home cool with access to water and shade. See an animal in distress in a hot vehicle? Call 9-1-1.
New Westminster Police Department retweeted
The Gang Intervention and Exiting Team, alongside the @NewWestPD, was proud to connect with the community at the Nagar Kirtan, organized by Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar. This annual Sikh procession brings the Queensborough community together.
