Detectives from the 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) office of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are continuing to investigate this incident. Investigators have now determined the victim was in the area of Merritt Steet and Townline Road East, in the City of St. Catharines when he randomly encountered a group of four men. Moments after the encounter, one of the males in the group approached the victim and repeatedly struck him, leaving the victim injured on the ground.
As a result of this investigation, detectives have identified the suspect as Raymond Douglas Warner (34 years old) from the Niagara Region of no fixed address. Warner’s current location is unknown. He is believed to have ties to St. Catharines and Thorold.
A warrant for the arrest of Warner has been issued for the Criminal Code offence of:
Aggravated Assault.
Detectives are encouraging Warner to seek legal counsel and turn himself in to the NRPS.
Warner is described as (see photo) a white male, approximately 5’8” tall. He has a slender build and is approximately 125 lbs. He has short straight light brown hair with hazel eyes. Warner has a scar on the left side of his upper lip.
If you see Warner do not approach him and contact 911.
This investigation remains ongoing, and detectives are interested in identifying and speaking with the three additional males that were with Warner at the time of this assault. These individuals are asked to contact the NRPS investigative team. Further, anyone with any information regarding this incident or the individuals involved are asked to contact the investigating officer, at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009711.
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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Original Release – August 19, 2024