News relating to crime and police and traffic offenses in Niagara Region
In an effort to bring further attention to, and deter, impaired driving by alcohol or drugs, the Niagara Regional Police Service will be reporting the names of individuals charged with alleged criminal impaired driving offences in the region. Read more…
In the early months of 2025, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Street Crime Unit detectives assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls / Niagara-on-the-Lake) commenced an investigation into suspected drug trafficking occurring in the City of Niagara Falls. Read more…
In the spring of 2025, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Street Crime detectives assigned to 3 District (Welland/Pelham) commenced an investigation into a mobile drug dealer believed to be trafficking fentanyl throughout the City of Welland. Read more…
On May 13, 2025, at approximately 5:46 p.m., emergency services personnel responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Read more…
Detectives from the 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) office of the Niagara Regional Police Service have been investigating multiple incidents involving defamatory posters taped to hydro poles and other public locations throughout Thorold, St. Catharines, and Niagara Falls. These posters featured an image and personal contact information of the victim, alongside unfounded and defamatory allegations. Read more…
Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls / Niagara-on-the-Lake) are investigating two separate assault incidents that are reported to have occurred in Niagara-on-the-Lake involving the same adult female victim. Read more…
On Monday, May 12, 2025, at approximately 4:30pm Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 5 District (Fort Erie) uniform officers responded to the area of Ridge Road South and Rebstock Road in the Town of Fort Erie following reports of a collision. Read more…
Detectives from 3 District (Welland/Pelham) have identified a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into a shooting incident in Welland. Read more…
On Friday May 9, 2025, at approximately 2:00am, Niagara Regional Police Service 3 District (Welland/Pelham) uniform officers responded to a report of a shooting at a home in the area of Leaside Drive and McCrae Drive in the City of Welland. Read more…
During May of 2025, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Street Crime Detectives assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) initiated an investigation into the trafficking of controlled substances in the Niagara Region. Read more…