Suspect arrested after allegedly readying pistol in New Westminster street

(Courtesy The New Westminster Police Department)

By Charles Brockman

Posted April 1, 2025 6:13 pm.

Last Updated April 1, 2025 6:14 pm.

One man was arrested after someone was seen cocking a pistol in public in New Westminster over the weekend.

The New Westminster Police Department says the suspect was spotted and reported by a passerby near 6th Avenue and 7th Street around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

When officers arrived, police say the suspect complied with instructions and was arrested.

“When the man was searched by police, a pistol was located in possession,” the NWPD explained Tuesday.

Police have released an image of the suspect weapon.

A pistol on a table with a scale measurement reference — (Courtesy The New Westminster Police Department)

The department says it’s recommending charges including five counts of possessing a firearm, one count of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and one count of breaching probation.

The suspect reportedly remains in custody.

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