A New Westminster police officer is charged with breach of trust, the B.C. Prosecution Service says.
Const. Hardeep Singh Purba is facing two counts of breach of trust, contrary to section 122 of the Criminal Code. The charges were approved Thursday (June 25).
Purba’s first court appearance is scheduled for July 22.
The B.C. Prosecution Service says the Abbotsford Police Department investigated the alleged incidents that occurred May 4 and 7, 2025 in New Westminster.
New Westminster Police Department says it became aware of misconduct allegations in May 2025. It was reported to the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner and Purba was suspended from duty.
The New Westminster Police Board amended the suspension to being without pay in August 2025.
Purba was hired by New Westminster police in April of 2024.