Distraction Thefts on the Rise in Niagara
Officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service are seeing a rise in distraction thefts since late February across Niagara. 10 incidents have been reported. Read more…
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ADVISORY: Notice of Police Services Board Meeting on March 23, 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, March 23, 2023. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 9:00 am and can be viewed live on the linkNiagara Region Police Services Board – YouTube Read more…
Public Release – Criminal Impaired Driving Offences – March 6th to March 12th, 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…
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in St. Catharines Under Investigation
On March 15th, 2023, at 9:30am Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Vine Street / Scott Street, in the City of St. Catharines. Read more…
Niagara Falls Seeing Spike in Catalytic Converter Thefts.
The City of Niagara Falls is experiencing a spike in catalytic converter thefts. Since early February suspects have targeted over 21 parked trucks and cars. Read more…
Three Roadside Suspensions Issued During NRPS R.I.D.E Campaign
On Saturday, March 11th, 2023, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks in the cities of Welland and St. Catharines. Read more…
Missing Person – Kristina Lorencova (29 years) – Update 1
1 District – St. Catharines / Thorold officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service continue to search for missing person Kristina Lorencova. Read more…
NRPS Officer Arrested Following Collision Investigation in St. Catharines
On Tuesday February 7, 2023, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) became aware of allegations involving a Uniform Constable employed with the Service, following an incident that had occurred on Friday February 3, 2023, when uniform officers responded to a fail to remain collision in the area of Niagara Street and Welland Avenue in the City of St. Catharines, involving an unmarked Service vehicle. Read more…
911 Call for Suspected Impaired Driver Results in Arrest and Recovery of Firearm – Thorold
On March 8th, 2023, at 1:23pm the Communications Unit of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) received an emergency 9-1-1 call from a motorist who suspected an impaired driver. A black Honda Civic was observed driving erratically and swerving across lanes of traffic on Merrittville Highway near Port Robinson Road, in the City of Thorold. Read more…
Suspect in Custody After Sexual Assault in Port Colborne
On March 8th, 2023, at 2:06pm Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) detectives assigned to the Sexual Assault Unit commenced an investigation into an alleged sexual assault that occurred on West Street near Clarence Street, in the City of Port Colborne. Read more…