As a result of the investigation pertaining to the search warrant executed on August 8th, 2024, 5 District (Fort Erie) Detectives charged Greg TARANTINI (44 yrs) of Fort Erie with the following additional criminal charges:
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 (11 Counts) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 Break and Enter Commit Place other than Dwelling House
On August 14th, 2024 at approximately 2:45pm, 5 District (Fort Erie) Detectives with the assistance from 5 District Uniform Officers and the K9 unit, located Greg TARANTINI in the vicinity of Douglas Street and Aberdeen Street in the Town of Fort Erie. TARANTINI was arrested on the outstanding warrant. As a result of the arrest further suspected stolen property was located and seized.
Investigation continues with further charges anticipated.
TARANTINI was held in custody pending a video bail hearing at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines on August 15, 2024
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111 ext. 1009339.
Members of the public who wish to supply 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 which leads to an arrest.
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Original Release:
5 District (Fort Erie) uniform officers and detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) have been investigating five break and enters that occurred in the Town of Fort Erie.
The break and enters occurred at commercial properties in Fort Erie between June 27 and August 6, 2024. The suspect broke into three commercial locations causing damage (returned to two locations) and stealing items from within.
The suspect stole power tools ($1500), copper wiring ($4000), candy ($300) and vending machine cash ($1100). Damage associated to the five incidents is estimated at close to $10,000.
5 District detectives were assigned to the investigation and a suspect was identified. Greg Nathaniel TARANTINI (44 yrs.) of Fort Erie is wanted for the following Criminal Code offences:
• Break Enter and Commit Theft (5 Counts)
TARANTINI is described as:
White male 6’02 tall, 170 lbs. slender build Light complexion Brown short hair Blue eyes Brown / red goatee Tattoos Right upper arm – Demon face Left upper arm – Dragon in sun Right shoulder – Alien Abdomen – Grim Reaper Right calf – Two clowns Head – Maple leaf
Right upper arm – Demon face Left upper arm – Dragon in sun Right shoulder – Alien Abdomen – Grim Reaper Right calf – Two clowns Head – Maple leaf
His current clothing description is unknown.
TARANTINI’s current location is unknown. He knows he is wanted and is believed to be taking steps to evade arrest. He is suspected to be in the Niagara Region. Anyone who may know TARANTINI’s location or who spots him is asked not to confront him but to contact the police. Person’s hiding TARANTINI may be subject to a criminal investigation.
Detectives have executed a Criminal Code search warrant related to this investigation at a residence in Fort Erie. A large quantity of stolen property believed to be related to further Fort Erie break and enters has been located. Detectives are examining the property and will contact the property owners at a later time. Further charges are expected.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009339.
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 which leads to an arrest.
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