News relating to crime and police and traffic offenses in Niagara Region
The Region of Niagara is experiencing a significant winter weather event. The storm has particularly hit the southern portion of the region with blizzard-like conditions. The communities of Fort Erie, Port Colborne, and Wainfleet remain in blizzard conditions. Weather conditions include blowing snow, high winds, white-out conditions, and at times zero visibility. Read more…
At the end of November 2022, 5 District – Fort Erie uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) commenced investigations into several break and enters in Fort Erie. The investigations involved incidents that occurred in the area of Kam Road and Edgemere Lane. Read more…
Missing person Werner Hoefel has been located and is safe. The NRPS would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. Read more…
On December 22, 2022, 8 District – Grimsby uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) began a suspicious person investigation in Lincoln (Vineland). Read more…
On December 22, 2022, at approximately 8:51am emergency services personnel responded to a report of a serious collision in the City of Thorold. Read more…
Beginning at noon on Friday, December 23, 2022 the Records Counter at 5700 Valley Way, Niagara Falls, ON will be closed for the holidays. It will reopen on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 8:00am for regular business hours. Read more…
On Wednesday, December 21st, 2022, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks in the Town of Fort Erie and the City of St. Catharines. 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…
Beginning in June of 2022, the Niagara Regional Police Service began investigating a series of vandalism / mischief incidents across the Region of Niagara. Read more…
In December 2022, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) detectives assigned to the Child Abuse Unit (CAU) commenced an investigation into an alleged child sexual assault that occurred at a pizzeria located in the area of Vine Street and Old Pine Trail, in the City of St. Catharines. Read more…