Niagara Falls Traffic Stop Results in Recovery of Cocaine Fentanyl and a Loaded Firearm

On August 1st, 2023, at 3:30pm Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to the Community Oriented Response & Engagement Unit (CORE) conducted a traffic stop on a 2022 Kia Rio on Victoria Avenue near Magdalen Street, in the City of Niagara Falls.  The driver failed to identify themselves in accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.  As a result, the driver was advised he was under arrest and was directed to exit the vehicle.  Upon exiting, the driver ran from officers and… Read more…

St. Catharines Detectives Seize Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) During Search Warrant

In July of 2023, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Street Crime Detectives assigned to 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) commenced an investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs throughout the City of St. Catharines.

On August 2nd, 2023, detectives received judicial authorization to execute a search warrant at Fun Guyz, a commercial business located on St. Paul Street between Queen Street and William Street, in the City of St. Catharines.  As a result of the investigation one… Read more…