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UPDATE 1 - Detectives investigating Port Colborne death

Homicide detectives continue to investigate the death of an adult male located in a rural area of the City of Port Colborne.

Detectives have now been able to identify the man as 38-year-old Daniel Sanvido who was the victim of a homicide.  

Investigators are asking anyone with information, or who may have had contact with Daniel within the last week leading up to his death to contact Detective Sergeant Shawn Briggs at (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009103

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Detectives investigating Port Colborne death

At 3:35pm on Saturday August 24, 2024, 6 District (Port Colborne) uniform officers were called to the area of Forkes Road and Highway 140 in the City of Port Colborne following the report of a deceased male in a grassy area off the roadway. 

The investigation is in the preliminary stages; there is currently a heavy police presence in the area with Homicide detectives, along with the Forensic Services Unit (FSU) investigating.

Detectives do not have information to suggest an on-going threat to the...

Fort Erie Man Wanted Following Break and Enter Investigation – PHOTO

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...

NRPS Detectives Investigating After a NOTL House Hit by Gun Shots

On July 24, 2024, 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara on the Lake) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at a Niagara on the Lake home. 

Officers arrived on scene at a Young Crescent home and met with the resident. The resident reported to the officers that they found damage to the front of the home after being away from the house for an extended period with the home unoccupied. The investigation determined that on July 1,...

Auto Theft in Niagara

Across Southern Ontario, there has been a rise in thefts targeting vehicles from residential driveways, tourism centres and commercial parking lots.

Most vehicle thefts occur in large remote parking lots, shopping malls, residential driveways and unlocked garages.

Auto crimes have become a prevalent issue across Ontario, impacting and compromising safety, security, and the well-being of many residents and communities.  Since 2022, auto theft is among the top three generators for organized crime...