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Public Release – Criminal Impaired Driving Offences – May 6th to May 12th, 2024

In an effort to bring further attention and deterrence to driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, the Niagara Regional Police Service will be reporting the names of those people who are charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence in the Region.

In addition to being charged, these individuals are also bound by a Ministry of Transportation 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension and are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle on a roadway. The public is encouraged to...

MISSING PERSON – NRPS in St. Catharines are Searching for 79-Year-Old Man - LOCATED

Update - LOCATED

Norman has been located and is now safe. The NRPS would like to thank the media and the public for their help in this matter.

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Officers from the 1 District – (St. Catharines/Thorold) of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are searching for missing person Norman Rockwell.

Norman was last seen on May 14, 2024, at approximately 12:30pm in the area of Ontario Street and Dorothy Street in St Catharines.  His means of travel is unknown.

Norman is described as:

• White...

NRPS Would like to Remind Public about Driveway Scam

As the spring season arrives, many homeowners are realizing the consequences of harsh Niagara winters on their driveways. Challenges such as cracking, raised areas, and salt-related damage frequently prompt homeowners to assess the need for driveway repair or replacement.  The Niagara Regional Police Service has received its first report of the year regarding a driveway scam.

In a manner consistent with past occurrences, an unidentified male with a distinct accent approached a residence...

Detectives Looking for Assistance in Relation to a Disturbance Incident in St. Catharines

On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at approximately 10:20pm, 1 district (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Elizabeth Street and Henry Street in the City of St. Catharines for a report of a disturbance. 

Investigation revealed a female was heard in distress in the area possibly involving a dark coloured 4 door sedan vehicle with dark tinted windows.

Police were unable to locate any persons involved and are seeking the public’s help for any...

7 People Arrested in Welland in Relation to Drug and Firearm Investigation

In May of 2024, detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service 3 District Street Crime unit began an investigation into the illegal possession of a firearm by a male suspect in the City of Welland.

On May 10th, 2024, at approximately 5:00am, detectives executed a warrant at a residence in the area of Harold Avenue and East Main Street in the City of Welland and arrested 7 suspects.

As a result, detectives seized 68.6 grams of suspected fentanyl, 23.5 grams of suspected cocaine and $270 in...