Crime and Police News
News relating to crime and police and traffic offenses in Niagara Region
Counterfeit 'Percocet' Seizure
In August 2024 detectives with the Opioid Enforcement and Education Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service, seized a quantity of pills that bore the markings and resemblance of “Percocet” (oxycodone and acetaminophen), a potent opioid. Health Canada has completed testing on these pills which revealed they were counterfeit. Read more…
Counterfeit 'Percocet' Seizure
In August 2024 detectives with the Opioid Enforcement and Education Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service, seized a quantity of pills that bore the markings and resemblance of “Percocet” (oxycodone and acetaminophen), a potent opioid. Health Canada has completed testing on these pills which revealed they were counterfeit. Read more…
Detectives Looking to Identify Male Suspect in Relation to Possible Attempt Abduction
On Thursday, September 26, 2024 at approximately 5:00pm, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers attended the area of Elizabeth Street and York Street in the City of St. Catharines for an attempt abduction call. Read more…
SCAM ALERT – Extortion Scam – Update 1 – SCAM SCRIPT
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) continues to investigate an email extortion scam that is happening in Niagara over the last 1-2 weeks. To date there have been at least 10 incidents reported although more attempts are suspected to have occurred. Read more…
Counterfeit 'Percocet' Seizure
In August 2024 detectives with the Opioid Enforcement and Education Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service, seized a quantity of pills that bore the markings and resemblance of “Percocet” (oxycodone and acetaminophen), a potent opioid. Health Canada has completed testing on these pills which revealed they were counterfeit. Read more…
SCAM ALERT – Extortion Scam – Update 1 – SCAM SCRIPT
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) continues to investigate an email extortion scam that is happening in Niagara over the last 1-2 weeks. To date there have been at least 10 incidents reported although more attempts are suspected to have occurred. Read more…
Counterfeit 'Percocet' Seizure
In August 2024 detectives with the Opioid Enforcement and Education Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service, seized a quantity of pills that bore the markings and resemblance of “Percocet” (oxycodone and acetaminophen), a potent opioid. Health Canada has completed testing on these pills which revealed they were counterfeit. Read more…
SCAM ALERT – Extortion Scam – Update 1 – SCAM SCRIPT
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) continues to investigate an email extortion scam that is happening in Niagara over the last 1-2 weeks. To date there have been at least 10 incidents reported although more attempts are suspected to have occurred. Read more…
Counterfeit 'Percocet' Seizure
In August 2024 detectives with the Opioid Enforcement and Education Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service, seized a quantity of pills that bore the markings and resemblance of “Percocet” (oxycodone and acetaminophen), a potent opioid. Health Canada has completed testing on these pills which revealed they were counterfeit. Read more…