Niagara Couple Charged in Sexual Assault Investigation

Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Services (NRPS) Sexual Assault Unit (SAU) have made two arrests in a sexual assault investigation.  The investigation focused on several incidents that occurred over the period from 2022 through 2025 in relation to three separate victims.

On January 7, 2026, detectives arrested 39-year-old James McMANAMON of Port Colborne and 29-year-old Jennifer HARRIGAN of Niagara Falls.

McMANAMON is charged with three counts of Sexual Assault.

HARRIGAN is charged with Invite/Counsel Sexual Exploitation of a Young Person.

Both McMANAMON and HARRIGAN remain in custody and are scheduled to attend bail hearings January 8, 2026, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St. Catharines.

HARRIGAN has worked in the gymnastic and cheerleading communities and detectives believe there may be more victims. 

Detectives are encouraging anyone who believes they are a victim or anyone who may have information about these incidents to contact them at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1007854.

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 Incidents 25-149658, 25-149740, 25-149741