New Westminster Police Department

• Police watchdog wants review of B.C.’s officer’s punishment for alleged sexual advances

  The New Westminster police sergeant was in a supervisory role when he allegedly made the advances toward female employees of the department.

  Crime

  Jan 22
  
• Former B.C. recovery staffer charged with sexual assault, 11 accusers come forward

  Adam Haber reportedly worked at the Last Door Recovery Centre, while his accusers include former clients of the Westminster House Society.

  Crime

  May 31, 2023
  
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• Sexual misconduct allegations surface involving former B.C. recovery worker

  Members of a private Facebook group have posted most of the allegations but one victim has agreed to share her story with Global News with anonymity.

  Crime

  Feb 8, 2023
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• Former Metro Vancouver pastor charged with multiple counts of sexual assault

  Pastor Edwin Alvarez is alleged to have sexually assaulted children between 2017 and 2021 while he presided at a small Metro Vancouver area church.

  Crime

  Jan 9, 2023
• New Westminster police drop fake, high-tech parcels on doorsteps to catch thieves

  The campaign to deter and catch prospective parcel thieves began at the start of the month with help from consenting homeowners, police said Monday.

  Crime

  Dec 12, 2022
• Suspect sought after senior bear-sprayed in New Westminster, B.C.

  Witnesses reported the male victim was attacked around 8th Street and Queens Avenue, but police couldn't find anyone matching the suspect description in the area. 

  Crime

  Nov 7, 2022
• Police seek ‘high risk’ missing person last seen in New Westminster, B.C.

  Carlos Centenera, 68, is in need of medical attention and may appear disoriented, New Westminster police said in a Friday news release. 

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2022
• Two men charged after assault and armed robbery reported in New Westminster, B.C.

  Police allege two men with firearms committed a robbery and an assault on the corner of Clarkson and McKenzie streets in downtown New Westminster on July 13.

  Crime

  Jul 21, 2022
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• New Westminster armed robbery sends one victim to hospital

  Around 8:30 p.m. on July 11, New Westminster police were called to a scene after a group of three said they were robbed by two armed people.

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  Jul 14, 2022
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• Police search for missing man last seen in New Westminster, B.C.

  Darle Paterson was last seen in the Uptown area around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, the New Westminster Police Department said in a Sunday news release. 

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2022