Fort Erie School Subject of Telephone Threat – Update 1
The investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing by Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 5 District – Fort Erie detectives. Read more…
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POLICE SERVICES BOARD ELECTS NEW CHAIR AND RE-APPOINTS VICE-CHAIR
Ms. Jen Lawson is a provincial appointee and was elected to serve as Chair of the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board by the members of the Board at its meeting held on January 26, 2023, replacing Regional Councillor and Mayor of Port Colborne Bill Steele, who had served in that position for the past two years. Mr. Dave Eke was re-elected as Vice-Chair for a third term. Read more…
International Package Containing Illegal Drugs Leads to St. Catharines Drug Arrest
Niagara Regional Police detectives are investigating an international package containing illegal drugs. Read more…
Public Release – Criminal Impaired Driving Offences – January 16th to January 22nd, 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. Read more…
Fort Erie School Subject of Telephone Threat
The Niagara Regional Police Service is investigating a telephone threat to a Fort Erie school. Read more…
ADVISORY: POLICE SERVICES BOARD MEETING FORMAT CHANGE – JANUARY 26, 2023
Due to the inclement weather forecast, the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2023, commencing at 9:00 am, will proceed as a videoconference with Board Members and Niagara Regional Police staff joining by Zoom. Read more…
Suspect Sought After Gas Bar Robbery – Niagara Falls – UPDATE #1
Niagara Regional Police Service detectives assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls / Niagara-on-the-Lake) continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred at a gas bar kiosk located in the area of Lundy’s Lane and Carlton Avenue, in the City of Niagara Falls on January 2nd, 2023, at 9:12pm. Read more…
Suspect in Custody After Overnight Shooting in Fort Erie
On January 20th, 2023, at 10:23pm Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 5 District (Fort Erie) responded to what was reported as a disturbance on Bertie Street between Central Avenue and Concession Road, in the Town of Fort Erie. Read more…
Investigation into the Distribution of Fentanyl in Niagara Falls Results in Arrest
In January 2023, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) street crime detectives assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls / Niagara-on-the-Lake) commenced an investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs throughout the City of Niagara Falls. Read more…
ADVISORY: Notice of Police Services Board Meeting on January 26, 2023
The media and public are invited to view the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 9:00 am and can be viewed live on the link Niagara Region Police Services Board – YouTube Read more…