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Former Principal of Heritage Christian School Arrested in Relation to Sexual Assault

Since October of 2024, the Sexual Assault Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service have been investigating a historical sexual assault call that occurred in the Niagara Region.

Investigation revealed a 56-year-old male had sexually assaulted a female from the age of 11-14 years old.

As a result of the investigation detectives have determined that the suspect was a Principal at Heritage Christian School in Jordan, Ontario and has significant ties in the Christian Community.

Further to this,...

Detectives Investigating Possible Attempt Abduction in Welland

On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at approximately 11:52pm, 3 District (Welland/Fonthill) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of South Pelham Road and Sumbler Road in the City of Welland for a possible attempt abduction.

Investigation revealed that a 15 year old female was in the area of Welland River and Courthouse Lane in the City of Welland when an unknown male driving a black SUV drove up to her and stopped the vehicle beside her.  An unknown male then...

UPDATE 1 - Arrest following St. Catharines Homicide

UPDATE 1 - Arrest following St. Catharines Homicide

Following further investigation, Homicide Detectives are now releasing the identity of the male victim in this investigation.

57-year-old Courtney Thomas of St. Catharines was pronounced deceased following the interaction at a residence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously...

3 Youths Arrested in Relation to Stabbing in St. Catharines

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, at approximately 10:45pm, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of St Paul Street West and Edith Street in the City of St. Catharines in response to a stabbing.

Investigation revealed that 6 males were in an altercation which escalated to a 46 year old male and a 15 year old male getting stabbed by 3 youth males. A near by establishment became aware of the incident and took the male victims...

Detectives Investigating Break and Enter in Grimsby

On Sunday, October 6, 2024 at approximately 8:10am, 8 District (Grimsby/West Lincoln/Lincoln) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended 84 Mud Street West in the town of Grimsby for a belated break and enter call.

Investigation revealed that on Saturday October 5, 2024, between 9:30pm and 10:15pm, an unknown male suspect broke into the concession building at the Southward Community Park.

The suspect pulled a metal signpost from the ground and used it to force open the...