Five Youths Charged with Weapons Offences in Thorold

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m. uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) responded to reports of a Weapons call near Davis Road (Hwy 58) and Barker Parkway in Thorold.  Initial information was that four to five males in a white car were in the area with a gun and knives and had threatened two people.  The caller provided a plate and description for the vehicle.

Officers arrived on scene quickly and located the vehicle near Davis Road and Beaverdams Road.  All occupants were arrested on scene.

The initial investigation revealed that knives were present, however a gun had not been seen, but was alluded to in the threats.

The investigation resulted in five male youths being charged with various offences.

A 13-year-old male from St. Catharines was charged with Uttering Threats, Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon.

A 16-year-old male from St. Catharines was charged with Uttering Threats, Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

A 17-year-old male from St. Catharines was charged with Uttering Threats, Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon.

A 16-year-old male from Thorold was charged with Uttering Threats, Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon.

A 17-year-old male from Thorold was charged with Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance.

No injuries were reported in this incident. The victims were identified as an adult male and female, both of Thorold.

The 16 and 17-year-old St. Catharines males were held for a bail hearing which took place October 21, 2026, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St. Catharines.

The other three males were released with future court dates.

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 26-132903