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MISSING PERSON - NRPS in Niagara Falls are Searching for 13-Year-Old Male - LOCATED

Missing person John has been located and is safe. We would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance with this matter.

We have removed his photo from the original media release and our social media.  We would ask the public and media to consider doing the same for his privacy. 

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MISSING PERSON – NRPS in Welland are Searching for a 13-Year-Old Male

Officers from the 3 District – Welland/Pelham office of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are searching for missing person John “Blake” Holoday.

John has been missing since May 8, 2025. He was briefly seen by his family on May 11, 2025, in Welland, and last communicated with them on May 18, 2025. However, he has not returned home. John was reported missing to the NRPS on May 19, 2025.

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NRPS Conduct R.I.D.E. In Port Colborne and Fort Erie – May 16, 2025

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Over the course of the evening, officers stopped approximately 300 vehicles and asked drivers whether they had consumed alcohol and/or drugs prior to driving. In total, 11 drivers were required to provide a breath sample for analysis using an Approved Screening Device.

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Detectives from 3 District (Welland/Pelham) of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) have continued to investigate a shooting that occurred on May 9, 2025, in Welland. As a result of the investigation, Shaun Krawiec, 28, of Bradford, Ontario, was identified as the suspect.

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Niagara Regional Police Service Celebrates Second Year of Citizen Police Academy in 2025

The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is excited to announce the return of the Citizen Police Academy for its second year, continuing to build strong relationships between police and the community we serve.

Following the success of the inaugural program, the 2025 Citizen Police Academy promises to be even more engaging and informative. This initiative is part of the NRPS’s ongoing commitment to transparency, education and community engagement — and aligns with the 2025 Police Week theme in...