R.I.D.E – Niagara Falls and Thorold
On Friday, November 22, 2024, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks in the City of Niagara Falls and City of Thorold. Read more…
Crime and Police News
News relating to crime and police and traffic offenses in Niagara Region
Detectives investigating fatal St. Catharines shooting UPDATE 1
Following further investigation, detectives have made an arrest in relation to this incident. Read more…
Detectives investigating fatal St. Catharines shooting
At approximately 1:40pm on Friday November 22, 2024, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers responded to a call in the area of Division Street and Riordon Street in the City of St. Catharines, following reports of gunshots. Read more…
38-Year-Old Man Arrested Following NRPS Child Abuse Unit Investigation
On Thursday November 21, 2024, Niagara Regional Police responded to a sexual assault call for service at the Americana Resort located at 844 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls. Read more…
Niagara Regional Police Service is Hiring!
Niagara Regional Police Service Announces Recruitment Information Sessions Read more…
Public Release – Criminal Impaired Driving Offences – November 10, 2024, to November 16, 2024.
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…
NRPS Arrest Mississauga Man for Internet Child Luring Offence
In August 2024, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Detectives assigned to the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit began a proactive investigation to target people who use the Internet to communicate with children and meet them for a sexual purpose. Read more…
ADVISORY: Niagara Police Service Board Meeting – November 28, 2024
The media and public are invited to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 9:30 am and can be viewed live on the link Niagara Region Police Service Board – YouTube Read more…
NRPS Arrest Youth Following Online School Threat – St. Catharines
On November 19, 2024, at approximately 10:00am the 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers responded to Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School on Linwell Road in St. Catharines regarding a threats call for service. Read more…
St. Catharines Shoplifting Initiative Results in Multiple Arrests
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit was established with a directive to address issues related to social disorder and criminal activity that impact the community. In response to community concerns regarding theft of significant monetary amounts, violence, and the presence of weapons in retail establishments, the #1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) Community Oriented Response and Engagement Unit launched the 3P (Past the Point of… Read more…