MISSING PERSON – NRPS in Welland are Searching for a 37-Year-Old Woman – LOCATED
Missing person Lauren McCollum (37 yrs.) has been located and is safe. Read more…
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Heartland Forest Vandalism Incident Under Investigation – Niagara Falls
Detectives from the 2 District (Niagara Falls/ Niagara on the Lake) office of the Niagara Regional Police Service are currently investigating after the Heartland Forest Nature Experience Center in Niagara Falls was vandalized.
On August 9, 2023, at approximately 12:15 am, four unknown suspects walked onto the property of Heartland Forest Nature Experience on Heartland Forest Road. Once on the property the suspects proceeded to cause damage on the exterior of the property, throwing garbage bins…
Public Release – Criminal Impaired Driving Offences – July 31st to August 6th, 2023
In an effort to bring further attention and deterrence to driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, the Niagara Regional Police Service will be reporting the names of those people who are charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence in the Region.
In addition to being charged, these individuals are also bound by a Ministry of Transportation 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle on a roadway. The public is encouraged to…
August 2023 Bypass Commercial Enforcement Initiative – Vineland and Surrounding Area
On August 3rd, 2023, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), Hamilton Police Service (HPS), Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Town of Lincoln partnered for a joint enforcement initiative focusing on commercial motor vehicle enforcement. Read more…
Three Impaired Arrests & Three Roadside Suspensions Issued During Friday Night R.I.D.E.
On Friday August 4th, 2023, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks in the City of St. Catharines and the City of Port Colborne. Read more…
Detectives Appeal for Witnesses After Rainbow Crosswalk in Niagara-on-the-Lake Damaged
On August 4th, 2023, a Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officer assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls / Niagara-on-the-Lake was on general patrol in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake when the rainbow crosswalk located at the intersection of Anderson Lane and Niagara Stone Road was observed to have been damaged. Read more…
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Under Investigation by Collision Reconstruction Detectives – Wainfleet
On August 3rd, 2023, at 4:16pm Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 6 District (Port Colborne / Wainfleet) responded to a serious single vehicle collision on Forks Road west of Morog Road, in the Township of Wainfleet. Read more…
Niagara Falls Traffic Stop Results in Recovery of Cocaine Fentanyl and a Loaded Firearm
On August 1st, 2023, at 3:30pm Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to the Community Oriented Response & Engagement Unit (CORE) conducted a traffic stop on a 2022 Kia Rio on Victoria Avenue near Magdalen Street, in the City of Niagara Falls. The driver failed to identify themselves in accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. As a result, the driver was advised he was under arrest and was directed to exit the vehicle. Upon exiting, the driver ran from officers and… Read more…
St. Catharines Detectives Seize Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) During Search Warrant
In July of 2023, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Street Crime Detectives assigned to 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) commenced an investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs throughout the City of St. Catharines.
On August 2nd, 2023, detectives received judicial authorization to execute a search warrant at Fun Guyz, a commercial business located on St. Paul Street between Queen Street and William Street, in the City of St. Catharines. As a result of the investigation one… Read more…
Proactive Undercover Online Luring Investigation Results in Arrest of Niagara Falls Man
On August 3rd, 2023, NRPS Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in Niagara Falls and seized several electronic devices used in the commission of an offence. As a result of this investigation, Jeffrey SIMS (42-years) of Niagara Falls was arrested and is now facing the following Criminal Code charges: Read more…