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MISSING PERSONS - NRPS in Welland Searching for 12- and 13-Year Olds

Officers from the 3 District – Welland / Pelham office of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are searching for missing persons Maxi Bonnell (12 yrs.) and Hannah Tufford (13 yrs.).

Maxi and Hannah were last seen together at approximately 8:20pm on May 3, 2024, in the City of Welland.  They are believed to have left on foot from the area of South Pelham Road and Sumbler Road.  Their current location is unknown.  They are suspected to be together.

 Maxi is described as:

• Inuit male
• 5’2” feet...

Detectives Investigating St. Catharines Homicide – Update 1

Further investigation by detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit has led to the identification of a suspect in the deaths of 62-year-old George Mummery and 59-year-old Jennifer Allen.

On Thursday May 2, 2024, at The Village Square on St. Catharines Street in Smithville, at 9:30am, 33-year-old Andrew Mummery of St. Catharines was arrested and charged with two counts of:

• Second-Degree Murder, contrary to Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code

Mummery had a bail hearing on May 2...

Detectives investigating St. Catharines Homicide

On Thursday May 2, 2024, at approximately 9am, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) Uniform Officers were called to a home in the area of Queenston Street and Lorne Street in the City of St. Catharines.

When they arrived, Officers located the deceased bodies of an adult male and adult female within the home.

The Homicide Unit now has carriage of the investigation, with the Forensic Services Unit currently processing the scene.

At this time there is no indication that this was a random act of...

Fatal House Fire in Welland

On May 2, 2024, at 11:04am, 3 District (Welland/Pelham) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a fire at a residential home in the area of David Street and Sauer Avenue in the City of Welland. Welland Fire Services, along with police and Niagara Emergency Medical Services paramedics responded to the scene.

Upon arrival by emergency services, the home was fully engulfed with reports of possible persons in the residence.  It was found that the structural...

Detectives Investigating Smithville Homicide - UPDATE 1

Niagara Regional Police Homicide Unit detectives are actively investigating this incident to identify the suspect responsible for this murder and are continuing to speak to people in the community as they investigate the death of a 62-year-old female who was found inside the home.

At this time, no arrests have been made.  This is not believed to be a random act of violence. 

We certainly understand and share the community’s concern.  Our Homicide detectives are working to identify the person...