Lincoln Man Charged for Indecent Act
On Friday, June 19, 2026, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) uniform officers began an investigation into an indecent act.
Investigating officers determined that on Tuesday June 16, a male suspect was driving a red sedan in the area of Menno Street in the Town of Lincoln. The suspect parked next to the victim and committed an indecent act.
8 District Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) took carriage of the investigation and subsequently identified a suspect in the matter. As a result of the investigation, 34-year-old Nicolas GAUTHIER of Lincoln was arrested and charged with the following criminal offence:
- Indecent Act
GAUTHIER was held in custody and attended a bail hearing on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St. Catharines.
Detectives believe there could be further victims and are asking anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009549.
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 26-73814
