On October 11th, 2023, at 7:52am Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 8 District (Grimsby / Lincoln / West Lincoln) responded to a rural residential address located on Victoria Avenue between Greenlane and John Street, in the Town of Lincoln.
Detectives assigned to the 8 District Criminal Investigative Unit responded to the scene and led the initial investigation. They received support from detectives assigned to the Homicide Unit and Forensic Services Unit. Extensive NRPS resources including members of the Emergency Task Unit, Canine Unit, and Marine Unit were deployed to the property to assist with a coordinated search.
At approximately 12:20pm, an adult female was located, deceased.
A 56 year old male, who is a resident of the Town of Lincoln, has been arrested and charged with one count of First Degree Murder.
As this incident involves intimate partner violence, at this time, the NRPS will not be releasing the name of the accused in an effort to protect the identity of the victim and her surviving family.
The NRPS Homicide Unit has assumed carriage of the investigation. Area residents can expect a continued police presence in the area. There is no on-going threat to public safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the lead homicide detective by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134 with any relevant information.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
Incident #23-114252
