On May 20, 2023, at 10:27pm 6 District – Port Colborne uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a report of a stabbing in Port Colborne. Read more…
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NRPS Member Arrested Following Investigation in Lincoln
In December of 2022, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) became aware of allegations involving a Uniform Constable employed with the Service, following reports of a suspicious person attempting to obtain unused pharmaceutical drugs and/or prescription medication from members of the public in the Town of Lincoln. Read more…
Suspect in Custody After Attempt Murder in Grimsby – Update 1
Detectives from the 8 District – Grimsby office of the Niagara Regional Police Service continue to investigate this incident. Read more…
Charges Laid in Connection to Methamphetamine Overdose Death – St. Catharines
On December 30, 2022, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform members of the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to reports of a 28-year-old male experiencing medical distress as a result of the consumption of illicit drugs. Read more…
Suspect Sought After Search Warrant in St. Catharines Results in Recovery of Handgun
In May 2023, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Street Crime detectives assigned to 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) received information that Luke Mark PERRON was in possession of a firearm and immediately commenced a firearms investigation. Read more…
NRPS Investigating Related Residential Break and Enters in Welland and Pelham – Update 1
Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service continue to investigate a series of related daytime residential break and enters in Niagara. Read more…
NRPS Investigating Related Residential Break and Enters in Welland and Pelham – PHOTOS
On May 16, 2023, 3 District Welland / Pelham uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to four residential break and enters in Pelham and Welland. Read more…
Public Release – Criminal Impaired Driving Offences – May 1st to May 14th, 2023
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. Read more…
27-Year-Old Grimsby Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
In April of 2023, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service\’s Internet Child Exploitation (I.C.E.) Unit commenced an investigation into the sexual exploitation of children. Read more…
Grimsby Man Arrested Following Sexual Assault Investigation
In early May of 2023, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Sexual Assault Unit began an investigation into an alleged sexual assault that occurred in Lincoln. Read more…