On Saturday June 10, 2023, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers were called to the Niagara Detention Centre at approximately 6:30am in response to a medical/emergency call for service.
When they arrived, along with Niagara Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) paramedics, they located a 52-year-old male inmate who was without vital signs.
First Aid/CPR was commenced before the male was pronounced deceased.
This investigation remains on-going by members of the Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit, with no information to suggest a risk to the public.
Anyone who may have information in relation to this incident is encouraged to contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option #3, badge #1009533.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.