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Investigation Following Welland Shooting – Update 2 – ARREST

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.

Krawiec was wanted for the following Criminal Code offences:

• Aggravated assault
• Discharging a firearm with intent to wound, endanger life or prevent arrest
• Pointing a firearm (2 counts)
• Possession of a loaded regulated...

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...

ADVISORY: Niagara Police Service Board Meeting – May 22, 2025

The media and public are invited to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board on Thursday, May 22, 2025.  The public portion of the meeting will begin at 9:30 am and can be viewed live on the link Niagara Region Police Service Board - YouTube 

The Board will record the meeting and will upload the link to the Board’s website for the public to access following the meeting. 

The agenda for this meeting, as well as a full listing of Board agendas...

NRPS Street Crime Unit Drug Investigation Results in Two Arrests - Niagara Falls

In early 2025, detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Street Crime Unit, based out of 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake), launched an investigation into suspected drug trafficking taking place within the City of Niagara Falls.

A suspect was identified, and on April 29, 2025, detectives arrested an adult male believed to be involved in the drug trafficking investigation. On April 30, 2025, detectives executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at...

Public Release – Criminal Impaired Driving Offences: May 4 to May 10, 2025

In an effort to bring further attention to, and deter, impaired driving by alcohol or drugs, the Niagara Regional Police Service will be reporting the names of individuals charged with alleged criminal impaired driving offences in the region.

In addition to being charged, these individuals are subject to a Ministry of Transportation 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle on a roadway. The public is encouraged to contact the Niagara...