Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are searching from wanted man Juan Carlos Castro (28 yrs.) of Niagara Falls.
On March 24, 2023, at 8:53pm the NRPS was alerted that Castro had cut off a court ordered ankle monitoring device. Castro is currently on charge for the offences of:
Assault Assault with a weapon Careless storage of a firearm Unauthorized possession of a weapon Possession of a firearm with ammunition Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.
His current location is unknown. As a result of the alleged removal of the ankle monitoring device he is now wanted for the Criminal Code offences of:
Mischief under $5000 Fail to comply with a release order (2 Counts)
Castro is described as:
Black male 6’0” feet tall 190 lbs. Brown eyes with glasses Clean shaven Black hair Tattoo – left thumb – design of a crown
As a result of the ongoing investigation detectives have reason to believe that Castro may be in the company of Danielle Nettos (27 yrs.) of Thorold.
On March 24, 2023, at 10:20pm the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the area of the 400 Hwy. (southbound) and Innisfil Beach Road, Innisfil, attempted to stop a white 2014 Dodge Journey van (Ont. CKLB507). Nettos was confirmed to be the driver. Nettos’ three children (ages 10, 7, 3) were suspected to be in the rear seats of the van. Castro is suspected to have also been a passenger. The van did not stop. The involved OPP officers did not engage in a pursuit and the van was last seen traveling southbound on the 400 Hwy.
Anyone knowing the location of Castro, Nettos, the van and the children are asked not to approach them but to contact their local police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1002206.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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