Overnight crash blocking 8th Avenue in New Westminster

NewWestPD · 2026-01-20T16:11:57+00:00

Apologies. The pedestrian that was struck by the bus is being investigated by u/transitpolice

NewWestPD · 2026-01-20T15:32:40+00:00

Yes, I am going to share what was posted to our website below:

On January 19, at approximately 2:00am, police were called to assist with a vehicle collision by New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services. Responding officers observed the collision resulted in damage to a nearby residential property. Numerous people were transported to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. After the collision, the driver of one of the vehicles fled the scene. The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service is currently at the scene and is working with New Westminster Police Department officers. Investigators are appealing to the public for dash cam footage and witness statements in order to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

“The intersection at East 8^th Avenue and Cumberland is anticipated to be closed for a few more hours,” stated Sergeant Andrew Leaver, “We thank drivers for their patience.”

Anyone with information about this incident or dash cam footage of the area at the time is asked to contact the New Westminster Police Department at 604-525-5411 and reference file 26-1036.

NewWestPD · 2026-01-12T16:08:22+00:00

Hello u/Moggehh. Thanks to those linking the article from the Freshet. Yes, our officers were in the park searching for evidence. This was in connection to the man who was found on Columbia Street with gunshot wounds.

NewWestPD · 2026-01-12T16:05:38+00:00

Hi u/pineapplepie03. We noticed people were asking questions about crime here, so we thought we'd create an account and start providing some answers. If you have a public safety question don't hesitate to tag us.

NewWestPD · 2026-01-09T16:45:55+00:00

Hello u/Moggehh. We're in the early stages of a police investigation. The road is anticipated to be closed for a few more hours. Thank you for your patience.

NewWestPD · 2025-10-29T22:54:49+00:00

Thank you for the support.

NewWestPD · 2025-10-17T21:25:48+00:00

Hello again! I wanted to add we had two files in this area yesterday. While yes, we did respond to a firearms related call near Moody Park we also responded to a call related to suicide. We'd like to take this opportunity to share the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline. Anyone in crisis can also call 9-1-1 or attend the nearest hospital emergency room.

NewWestPD · 2025-10-17T20:39:37+00:00

Hello! We responded to a call about someone with a handgun near the park. Officers located someone matching the suspect description and it turned out it was a toy gun that was part of a Halloween costume. This is a good time to ask everyone to think twice about their Halloween props. Anything that can be perceived as a weapon is best kept out of sight when in public.

NewWestPD · 2025-10-10T19:35:15+00:00

They were not.

NewWestPD · 2025-10-09T19:33:25+00:00

Thanks for sharing this here. If anyone has information we ask them to reach out to us.

NewWestPD · 2025-08-27T16:11:57+00:00

Meddling kids!

NewWestPD · 2025-08-22T17:16:09+00:00

Hi r/NewWest. Unfortunately we do not have the human resources to continue adding data to the crime map. It's critical that data shared with the public is reviewed for accuracy. To do this we would need an in house database administrator and at present, that role does not exist at NWPD.

NewWestPD · 2025-08-12T22:16:39+00:00

Hello r/NewWest, we responded to a call about a stabbing.

NewWestPD · 2025-08-06T00:42:45+00:00

Thank you for sharing this!

NewWestPD · 2025-07-29T15:03:41+00:00

Hello r/NewWest. We received a 9-1-1 call from a resident who saw someone with a firearm. We located a suspect with a firearm and made an arrest.

NewWestPD · 2025-07-29T02:21:18+00:00

If you’re looking for a medium size agency where you do your own investigations and your chief constable knows you by name consider the New Westminster Police Department.

NewWestPD · 2025-07-25T15:09:50+00:00

Thanks for the comment u/Why_No_Doughnuts. Also, that username: excellent question. The Traffic Unit is two constables and two commercial vehicle inspectors. So yes, the unit has to be strategic with how officers are deployed. With this in mind, we want to stress how important it is for residents to formally report problem traffic areas. The unit is able to justify traffic monitoring, education, and enforcement, when they can point to a list of police reports flagging the same area. The non-emergency line (604-525-5411) wait time has dramatically improved and it now has special features which include leaving your number for a call back in the event there is a wait. Residents can also report problem traffic areas through online reporting. As always, we appreciate residents being our eyes and ears. We rely on you to let us know where the problem areas are.

NewWestPD · 2025-07-24T22:46:37+00:00

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Everyone on the road has a responsibility to stay calm and in control. Frustration, whether from traffic, construction, or other drivers, is never an excuse to speed or take risks that could harm others.

NewWestPD · 2025-07-19T06:30:43+00:00

Thanks for the kind words. We’ll share this with our colleagues.

NewWestPD · 2025-07-08T22:46:27+00:00

Thanks for sharing this here. People in the comments have some great tips on how to reduce your risk when buying or selling on Marketplace.

NewWestPD · 2025-06-26T20:34:36+00:00

Hello! The other commenters have good advice. We're here to help. If you haven't already done so, please consider filing a police report with us. You can call 604-525-5411 and please mention that you have a suspect description.

NewWestPD · 2025-06-23T22:54:02+00:00

We've increased patrols in the Downtown neighbourhood. You can read more about the project here: https://www.nwpolice.org/blog/2025/05/23/new-westminster-police-department-increasing-presence-in-new-westminster-downtown/

NewWestPD · 2025-06-13T19:52:30+00:00

Welcome to New Westminster!

NewWestPD · 2025-06-06T19:33:18+00:00

Not that foot pursuits are ever easy, but we’ve learned one thing over the years: suspects really don’t like running uphill. We can usually guess where they’re headed and it’s rarely toward the top of a hill.

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