Smithville / West Lincoln News

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  Welland Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material Charges

  In October of 2025, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit commenced an investigation into [Read more...]
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  Port Colborne Woman Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

  In October of 2025, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit commenced an investigation into [Read more...]
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  Human Trafficking Information Session November 25, 2025

  Niagara Falls – The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) is holding a community presentation on November [Read more...]
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  Two Men Charged in Auto Theft Investigation

  Lincoln - On Friday, November 7, 2025, uniform and plainclothes officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 8 District [Read more...]
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• 21-year-old Welland Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

  In March of 2025, members of the Niagara Regional Police [Read more...]
• Wainfleet Fire Claims One Life

  Wainfleet – On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at approximately 12:30 [Read more...]
• 58-Year-Old Male Arrested After Indecent Act and Assault

  St. Catharines – Officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) [Read more...]
• Police Initiative Leads to Several Retail Theft Arrests

  St. Catharines – The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 [Read more...]
• INAUGURAL BOARD NAMED FOR NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE FOUNDATION

  The Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board is pleased [Read more...]
• Driver Charged with Refusing to Comply with Demand During Weekend RIDE Initiative

  On Friday, November 7, 2025, members of the Niagara Regional [Read more...]
• Manslaughter Charges Following Niagara Falls Altercation

  On Friday June 27, 2025, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) [Read more...]
• Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Mischief Investigation – St. Catharines

  On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Niagara Regional Police Service [Read more...]
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• Two Arrested in Human Trafficking Investigation – Niagara Falls

  In July 2025, uniformed officers with the Niagara Regional Police [Read more...]
• Motor Vehicle Collision with Pedestrian – Niagara Falls

  On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 7:15 am, Niagara [Read more...]
• UPDATE #1: ARREST – Male injured in Grimsby Shooting

  On Thursday, October 30, 2025, officers with the Niagara Regional [Read more...]
• LOCATED: MISSING PERSON – 73-year-old Female from Thorold

  LOCATED: MISSING PERSON – 73-year-old Female from ThoroldMyra has been [Read more...]
• LOCATED: MISSING PERSON – 83-year-old Female from Thorold

  Esther has been located and is safe. We would like [Read more...]
• MISSING PERSON – 83-year-old Female from Welland

  The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is requesting public assistance [Read more...]
• MISSING PERSON – 73-year-old Female from Thorold

  The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is requesting public assistance [Read more...]
• Media Release: Male injured in Grimsby Shooting

  On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 5:15 pm, Niagara [Read more...]
• UPDATE #1 - Police Investigating Stabbing in Niagara Falls

  Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District [Read more...]
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• UPDATE #2: Weapons Incident – Port Colborne

  Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit [Read more...]
• Police Seeking Public Assistance Locating Wanted Male

  Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Central Fraud [Read more...]
• UPDATE #1: ARREST - Weapons Incident – Port Colborne

  On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Officers with the Niagara Regional [Read more...]
• Weapons Incident - Port Colborne

  On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Officers with the Niagara Regional [Read more...]
• Weapons Incident - Port Colbourne

  On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Officers with the Niagara Regional [Read more...]
• UPDATE 2 – Male Injured in St Catharines Shooting

  UPDATE 2 – Male Injured in St Catharines ShootingDetectives with [Read more...]
• UPDATE 1 – Male Injured in St. Catharines Shooting

  Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District [Read more...]
• Update #1 – Arrest - Collision Reconstruction Detectives Investigating Motorcycle Fatality

  As a result of the investigation, detectives with the Niagara [Read more...]
• UPDATE 2 – Police Investigate Suspicious Death at Charles Daley Park

  Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit [Read more...]
• UPDATE 1 - Police Investigate Suspicious Death at Charles Daley Park

  Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit [Read more...]
• Police Warn Citizens About Bank Investigator Financial Scam

  The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is once again warning [Read more...]
• Police Investigating Stabbing in Niagara Falls

  On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Niagara Regional Police Service [Read more...]
• Officer Involved Shooting on Thorold Stone Road in Niagara Falls

  The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is currently on scene [Read more...]
• Police Investigate Suspicious Death at Charles Daley Park

  On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., uniformed [Read more...]
• UPDATE 2 – 2 Males arrested in Relation to Sudden Death Investigation

  On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Ryan MAEDER was arrested at [Read more...]
• UPDATE 1 - 1 Male Arrested, Second Male Wanted in Relation to Sudden Death Investigation

  Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit continue [Read more...]
• UPDATE 1 - Human Trafficking Investigation Results in Two Arrests

  As a result of further investigation by detectives with the [Read more...]
• Male Injured in St. Catharines Shooting

  St. Catharines - The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are [Read more...]
• Update 3 – 5 Arrested – 78 Charges – Male Shot in Grimsby

  On the evening of September 24, 2025, detectives with the [Read more...]
• Firearm Left in Hotel Room Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges

  Niagara Falls - On October 16, 2025, Niagara Regional Police [Read more...]
• ADVISORY: Niagara Police Service Board Meeting – October 23, 2025

  The media and public are invited to the next regularly [Read more...]
• Suspect to Identify: Stolen Bike Investigation

  In July 2025, detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service [Read more...]
• Public Notice of Police Training – St Catharines

  On Friday, October 17, 2025, the Niagara Regional Police Service [Read more...]
• Male and Female Arrested in Human Trafficking Investigation

  In August 2025, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Human [Read more...]
• One Male Arrested and a Second Male Wanted in Relation to Sudden Death Investigation - Niagara Falls

  On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, uniformed officers with the Niagara [Read more...]
• Sexual Assault Suspect Sought in Welland

  On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 2:00 A.M. uniformed [Read more...]