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Grimsby Shooting Incident Leads to Multiple Weapon Charges

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2024 01:57 PM

On May 18, 2024 at approximately 6:00pm, 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) uniform officers responded to reports of a shooting at a home in the area of Livingston Avenue and Roberts Road in Grimsby.  

Investigation revealed an adult male was brought to an area hospital for injuries consistent with having been shot.  He was released a short time later with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Further investigation then revealed that the injuries suffered were the result of an accidental misfire. 

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Welland Officers Investigating Multiple Property Damage Calls

Posted on Saturday, May 18, 2024 02:05 PM

On Saturday May 18 2024, at approximately 7:40am, 3 District (Welland/Pelham) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Bradley Avenue and Sauer Avenue in the City of Welland in response to a property damage call.

Investigation revealed that between the hours of 1:00am and 2:00am, unknown suspects damaged multiple cars, street signs, and residences with spray paint. 

The damage consisted of hateful and vulgar language.

Officers are looking for the public’s...

Two Impaired Arrests During Victoria Day Weekend R.I.D.E Campaign

Posted on Saturday, May 18, 2024 07:27 AM

On Friday, May 17th, 2024, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks in the Cities of Niagara Falls and Welland.

Throughout the night, officers stopped approximately 700 vehicles and inquired if any of the drivers had consumed any alcohol or drugs earlier in the evening.  In total, 16 drivers were required to provide a sample of their breath for analysis. 

Two of the drivers had provided a sample resulting in a “Fail” and subsequently were arrested.  Each...

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Niagara Regional Police Service Introduces Citizen Police Academy to Strengthen Community Relations

Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:07 AM

The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Citizen Police Academy, aimed at fostering greater understanding and collaboration between law enforcement and the community. 

The Citizen Police Academy is being launched, in part, to celebrate Police in Ontario.  The 2024 Police Week theme in Ontario is “Join Policing: Keep Ontario Safe”.

The NRPS Citizen Police Academy will provide residents with a unique opportunity to gain insight into the policing profession....

ADVISORY: Niagara Police Service Board Meeting – May 23, 2024

Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 01:23 PM

The media and public are invited to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board on Thursday, May 23, 2024.  The public portion of the meeting will begin at 9:30 am and 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. 

The agenda for this meeting, as well as a full listing of Board agendas...