Crime and Police News

Detectives from the 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) office of the Niagara Regional Police Service have been investigating multiple incidents involving defamatory posters taped to hydro poles and other public locations throughout Thorold, St. Catharines, and Niagara Falls. These posters featured an image and personal contact information of the victim, alongside unfounded and defamatory allegations. Read more…

Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls / Niagara-on-the-Lake) are investigating two separate assault incidents that are reported to have occurred in Niagara-on-the-Lake involving the same adult female victim. Read more…

On Monday, May 12, 2025, at approximately 4:30pm Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 5 District (Fort Erie) uniform officers responded to the area of Ridge Road South and Rebstock Road in the Town of Fort Erie following reports of a collision. Read more…

Detectives from 3 District (Welland/Pelham) have identified a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into a shooting incident in Welland. Read more…

On Friday May 9, 2025, at approximately 2:00am, Niagara Regional Police Service 3 District (Welland/Pelham) uniform officers responded to a report of a shooting at a home in the area of Leaside Drive and McCrae Drive in the City of Welland. Read more…

During May of 2025, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Street Crime Detectives assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) initiated an investigation into the trafficking of controlled substances in the Niagara Region. 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 Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 10:20pm, Niagara Regional Police 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) uniform officers responded to a report of shots being fired in the area of Grassie Road and Concession Road 7 in the Town of West Lincoln.  Read more…

In November 2024, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) was contacted by employees of a Martindale area St. Catharines commercial physical wellness and rehabilitation facility regarding a voyeurism complaint. Read more…

As part of the ongoing investigation, detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) have re-arrested a West Lincoln man in connection with a child luring case first announced on April 3, 2025. Read more…