On Monday, September 8, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m. uniform members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) assigned to 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) responded to a West Lincoln residence for a family violence call.
Responding officers received information that the caller wanted an intoxicated male removed from a residence. Prior to police arrival, the male left the residence in a white Ford pick-up truck and was believed to be in possession of a firearm. The male made statements that raised concern for his personal safety, the safety of the community, and the safety of responding officers.
As a result, additional members from other districts, the NRPS Emergency Task Unit (ETU), K-9 Unit, Marine Unit, Air Support Unit (ASU) and negotiators attended the call. Due to the proximity of the incident, a nearby school was notified and placed in a “hold and secure” status as a precaution.
A short time later, the unoccupied Ford pick-up truck was located, and it was determined that the male suspect had entered a nearby wooded area. During the search, officers located firearm magazines and additional ammunition.
Members of the ETU subsequently made contact with the male and successfully negotiated a safe and peaceful surrender.
As a result, Christopher MORLEY, was arrested a charged with the following criminal offences:
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
MORLEY remains in custody and is scheduled to attend a bail hearing Tuesday, September 9, 2025, via video link to the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St. Catharines.
This investigation remains ongoing, and more charges are expected. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009528.
Members of the community 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 people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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