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Suspect in Custody After Voyeurism Incident - Welland

On August 27, 2024, at 6:14am the Communications Unit of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) received a 9-1-1 call advising there was an unknown problem at a residence located on West Main Street east of Denistoun Street, in the City of Welland.  Further information was received that a male had scaled between two buildings to a height of approximately 20 feet and was observed by an adult female peering inside her bathroom window while attempting the gain entry by removing the screen.

Man Arrested Following Armed Person Call in Downtown St. Catharines

On August 26, 2024, at 3:15pm 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to a report of an armed person in downtown St. Catharines.

A business employee in the area of St. Paul Street and James Street received information that a man was in front of the business  brandishing a knife.   Officers attended and met with two adult victims (man and woman).  The initial investigation determined that a male suspect had become involved in a...

NRPS Investigating Serious Collision in Pelham

On August 26, 2024, at 2:49pm uniform officers from the 3 District (Welland/Pelham) and 8 District (Lincoln/West Lincoln/Grimsby) offices of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a report of a serious collision in the Town of Pelham.

Officers attended the scene along with Niagara Emergency Medical Services paramedics and Pelham Fire Service personnel on Victoria Avenue at Foss Road. The investigation determined that a 2012 silver Dodge Caravan and a 2015 white Kenworth...

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

Members of the public who wish to provide...

NRPS Investigating Reports of Gunshots in St. Catharines North End

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:00am 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to the Port Weller neighbourhood of St. Catharines for a noise complaint related to a house party.

Officers attended and spoke with the occupants regarding excessive noise.  At approximately 4:55am officers were called back to the area of St. Louis Place, Croydon Drive, and Arthur Street in response to a shots-fired call for service.

The...