Female Arrested in Downtown St. Catharines Assault – Male Suspect Outstanding
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) were called to the area of St. Paul Street and Bond Street in St. Catharines for a report of an assault.
Officers arrived on scene to find a 25-year-old Welland male victim suffering from serious injuries. The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Investigation revealed that a verbal interaction between the victim and the accused turned into a physical altercation.
Officers arrested 41-year-old Samantha JACOBS, of St. Catharines at the scene. JACOBS has been charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm. JACOBS was held for a bail hearing which took place Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St. Catharines.
Officers are looking for a second suspect in this incident. That suspect is described as follows.
- Male
- White
- 30-45 years old
- Approximately 5’11” tall
- 175-185 lbs
- Wearing black jeans and a white and green flannel jacket
- Possible name of “Will”
Detectives with the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) are investigating whether this incident may be hate-motivated.
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Unit has been made aware of the incident and will be engaged with the victim.
If evidence establishes that hate was a motiving factor, it may be considered by the court as an affirmative factor during sentencing.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service’s 1 District at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1024233.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
NRPS Incident 26-122451