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Single Motor Vehicle Collision Results in Fatality – Fort Erie

On May 1st, 2022, at 10:15pm Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 5 District (Fort Erie) responded alongside Niagara Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) paramedics and members from the Fort Erie Fire Department for reports of a single vehicle collision on Bertie Street between Concession Road and Douglas Street, in the Town of Fort Erie.

Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle, a black 4-door Infiniti and determined it had collided with a fire hydrant.  The driver, a...

Home Contractor Hiring Tips

As the Niagara Region slowly starts to experience nice weather, many residents are anxious to begin home renovation projects such as new roof shingles, driveway repair / resurfacing, fence replacement, or new windows.

Choosing, and hiring, the right contractor is critical to getting not only excellent workmanship but also, in some isolated incidents, preventing becoming a victim of a criminal fraudster / scam.

The complaints that the Niagara Regional Police Service receives from the public about...

Detectives Investigating Homicide – Niagara Falls – UPDATE 2

Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit continue to investigate the fatal shooting that took place on Friday April 8, 2022, at approximately 12:30am on Clifton Hill near the Great Canadian Midway, in the City of Niagara Falls.

The two males who were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries remain in hospital, in stable condition.

At this time, the vehicle of interest has not been located.

Investigators continue efforts to identify and speak with everyone who was...

Two men facing charges following drug investigation

In March 2022, detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service and the Biker Enforcement Unit commenced an investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs throughout the Region of Niagara. 

On Friday April 22, 2022 at approximately 4:00 amofficers executed three search warrants in the Niagara Region. One search warrant conducted at a Thorold residence resulted in the discovery of 152.8 grams of cocaine, $20,740 in currency and a knife that was a prohibited weapon.A second warrant that was done in...

ADVISORY: Notice of Police Services Board Meeting on April 21, 2022

ADVISORY: Notice of Police Services Board Meeting on April 21, 2022

The media and public are invited to view the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board on Thursday, April 21, 2022.  The public portion of the meeting will begin at 9:00 am and can be viewed live on the link Niagara Region Police Services Board - YouTube

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