News relating to crime and police and traffic offenses in Niagara Region
In April 2024, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Detectives assigned to the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit initiated an investigation into an unknown person possibly violating their Order of Prohibition. Read more…
On November 27, 2024, detectives from the 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Street Crime Unit began an investigation into a break and enter to Turkstra Lumber, located at 4555 Kent Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls where approximately $75,000 worth of plywood was taken. Read more…
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at approximately 5:40 a.m., 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) Uniform Officers responded to a Suspicious Person call for service in the area of Oakdale Avenue/Westchester Avenue in the City of St. Catharines. Read more…
Detectives from the 6 District (Port Colborne/Wainfleet) office of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are searching for missing person Derek Gibbs (31 years) of Port Colborne. Read more…
In November of 2024, detectives with the Sexual Assault Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service began an investigation regarding historical sexual assaults that occurred on young persons in the Region of Niagara. Read more…
On Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks in the Town of Lincoln and City of Thorold. Read more…
As the colder months approach, the Niagara Regional Police Service would like to remind the public of the heightened risk of auto theft. Criminals are specifically targeting vehicles left running to warm up, especially when keys are left in the ignition. Additionally, farm trucks remain vulnerable when keys are left in the ignition or stored in accessible locations. Read more…
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…
On Monday, December 16th, 2024, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks in the cities of St.Catharines and Niagara Falls. Read more…