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Suspicious Sudden Death in St. Catharines

Detectives are investigating following the suspicious sudden death of an adult female in the City of St. Catharines. 

At approximately 9:30am on Thursday January 9, 2025, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers were called to an apartment in the area of Church and Court Streets.

When they arrived, they discovered a 67-year-old female deceased inside the apartment.

At this time, no arrests have been made. 

There is currently a police presence in the area with Homicide detectives, along...

POLICE SERVICE BOARD ELECTS NEW CHAIR AND RE-ELECTS VICE CHAIR

Regional Councillor Pat Chiocchio was elected to serve as Chair of the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board by the members of the Board at their first meeting held on January 9, 2025.  Nyarayi Kapisavanhu was re-elected to serve her second term as Vice-Chair. 

"I want to thank the members of the Board for their support.  It is truly an honour and privilege to be elected as Chair of the Police Service Board,” says Chair Chiocchio.  “We have a very dedicated group, intent on...

UPDATE 1 - MISSING PERSON - NRPS in Port Colborne are searching for a missing 31-year-old man

Detectives continue search for missing person 31-year-old Derek Gibbs who was last seen in the City of Port Colborne on Monday December 16, 2024. 

Residents in the area of Elm Street, Main Street and Clarance Street, along with the area of King Street and properties adjacent to the west side of the Welland Canal are asked to check their properties, outbuildings, garages, and unused vehicles that may be stored for winter, for any sign of Derek.

There will be an increased police presence in that...

Advisory: Police Service Board Special Public Board Meeting – Chair and Vice Chair Elections

The media and public are invited to the Special Public Board Meeting of the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board on Thursday, January 9, 2025, for the Board’s election of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 term.  The meeting is being held virtually and will begin at 9:30 am.  It 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...

UPDATE 1 - Detectives investigating Niagara Falls Homicide   

As a result of further investigation, Niagara Regional Police Service homicide detectives have positively identified the female found deceased within the home as 59-year-old Lori Konrad.

Lori is the mother of the accused in this investigation, which remains ongoing.

On Sunday, December 29, 2024, the accused attended a bail hearing and was remanded into custody. 

Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward by calling (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009482.

Members of the public who...