On June 5, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers from 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) responded to a report of an indecent act at Lakeside Park in St. Catharines.
Information received indicated that a man was in the area of the carousel and beach, touching himself inappropriately. The man was described as a white male, in his 60s, with white hair. He was wearing a dark-coloured shirt and beige pants.
Witnesses directed police to the suspect, who was promptly arrested. Charged with one count of indecent act is Edward Lee Hanson, 75 years old, of St. Catharines.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the investigating 1 District officer at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1008873.
Members of the community 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 individuals who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
NRPS Incident: 25-59147