Grimsby woman arrested in connection to army cadet corps fraud investigation
A Grimsby woman has been charged in relation to a fraud case after charity funds went missing from Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps coffers.
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News relating to crime and police and traffic offenses in Niagara Region
Five people on latest Niagara DUI offence list
Five people are on the newly issued Niagara police list of drinking and driving offences for the period of Jan. 11 to Jan 17.
Niagara police issues puppy scam warning
The Niagara Regional Police Service says puppy scams are on the rise in the region
Armed robbers hit Grimsby pharmacy
Police are investigating an armed robbery of the pharmacy adjacent to Food Basics in Grimsby. Niagara police say that two armed men entered the store at 63 Main Street West Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. They demanded a woman’s purse and narcotics from employees says the NRPS. Police reported it was the “Food Basics Pharmacy” but … Read more
Voluntary pilot program will support COVID-19 detection
TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching a new innovative, voluntary and free border testing pilot program at Toronto Pearson International Airport for eligible international travellers returning to Ontario to help quickly identify and stop the spread of COVID-19 in the province. Details were provided today at Pearson airport by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, … Read more
‘A year like no other:’ Out of the Cold pushes through pandemic season
As the winter season rolls in, Niagara’s Out of the Cold program continues its work providing meals and accommodations to those in need — although just a little differently this year. Sue Venditti, director of Start Me Up Niagara, which oversees the region’s Out of the Cold said the program opened its doors Nov. 1 … Read more
Four drivers on latest Niagara police DUI offence list
There have been four people charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence in the Niagara Region for the period Dec. 21-Dec. 27.
SIU takes over after man shot by Niagara police on Christmas Day
Ontario Special investigations Unit is investigating an incident in St. Catharines involving a suspect being shot and sent to the hospital on Christmas day.
Two arrested in Wainfleet drug investigation
Two individuals, one from Wainfleet and one from Welland, were arrested Monday for possession of an estimated $49,730 worth of illegal drugs, as well as illegal weapons.
Niagara police warn of COVID-19 fines for unlawful New Year’s revellers
The Niagara police is discouraging New Year’s revelry this year with a province-wide lockdown in place starting Oct. 26 saying there will be zero tolerance around emergency order infractions.