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Police are investigating after a fight at a New Westminster bus stop resulted in a man being stabbed.
According to New Westminster police, a fight broke out near a bus stop in the 800-block Ewen Avenue just after midnight on Aug. 1, prompting a number of 911 calls.
Police arrived to find a man suffering from what police say appeared to be a stab wound.
“Officers provided emergency first aid, including efforts to control bleeding, and B.C. Emergency Health Services transported the victim to hospital,” said police.
Major crime police have since taken over the file and have been canvassing witnesses in the area.
“We know residents may have noticed an increased police presence in the area, and we want to assure the community that this was an isolated incident,” said Sgt. Andrew Leaver.
“Our officers responded quickly and are working to determine what led to the altercation.”
Anyone with information about the stabbing should contact investigators at 604-529-2430 or mcucrimetips@nwpolice.org .
Surrey traffic stop leads to gun seizure
Surrey police are investigating after a traffic stop late Tuesday led to the seizure of a loaded handgun, weed, and more.
Around 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 5, Surrey gang police were patrolling near 64 Avenue and 126 Street when they pulled over a vehicle.
Police noticed what appeared to be cannabis products inside the car and conducted a search. Police uncovered a baton and a loaded handgun and as a result, the vehicle and the items were seized.
The driver and lone occupant were arrested and later released pending further investigation. The firearm has been sent for forensic testing.
Highway patrol seeking witnesses in fatal Fanny Bay crash
Investigators are hoping witnesses can help fill in “crucial details” about the minutes and hours leading up to a fatal Fanny Bay crash.
Around 4 p.m. on July 31, a black 2015 GMC Sierra Denali truck towing a white Minilite recreational vehicle was headed northbound on Highway 19A near Fanny Bay when it collided with several vehicles and a man standing at the side of the road, killing the man.
The driver of the GMC Sierra was arrested for impaired driving causing death.
“Anyone who was at scene in the immediate aftermath of the collision may have vital information for police,” said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin with B.C. Highway Patrol.
“If you interacted with the driver of a black GMC Sierra Denali pickup with a black canopy, or you saw that driver doing anything concerning in the hours leading up to the fatal crash, you need to speak to police.”
Investigators are also hoping that anyone with dashboard camera or security camera footage that shows traffic on Highway 19A between Fanny Bay Wharf and the Rosewell log sort will come forward. In particular, police would like to see footage or speak with southbound drivers, as they may have seen key evidence from right before the collision.
If you saw anything between Fanny Bay Wharf and the Rosewall log sort the early afternoon of July 31, contact B.C. Highway Patrol out of Campbell River at 250-286-5690 and quote file (7001) 2025-1582.