40-year-old Male Arrested in St. Catharines Stabbing Incident
On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 11:07 AM, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers responded to the area of Ontario Street and the Queen Elizabeth Way in St Catharines for a stabbing.
Responding officers located a 46-year-old male with serious injuries who was transported to an out-of-region hospital. The investigation revealed that this was a targeted incident, and a suspect was identified in the matter.
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, 40-year-old Michael WALLACE of No Fixed Abode was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:
- Aggravated Assault
- Possession of A Weapon
- Theft Under $5000
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order (3 counts)
WALLACE remains in custody and attended a bail hearing on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St. Catharines.
1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) has taken carriage of the investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009642.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
NRPS Incident #26-128132