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Update #3: Homicide Unit Investigating Niagara Falls Shooting

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Update #2: Homicide Unit Investigating Niagara Falls Shooting

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Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit have identified the two suspects involved in this incident. 23-year-old Maroof BANGI and 30-year-old Josta Grace MACNEAL are currently wanted for the following criminal charges:. 2nd Degree Murder. Detectives believe

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Update #1: Homicide Unit Investigating Niagara Falls Shooting

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Update #1: Homicide Unit Investigating Niagara Falls Shooting Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit continue to investigate this incident. The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Mitchell SNODDON of Niagara Falls. The Homicide Unit is also asking members

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Homicide Unit Investigating Niagara Falls Shooting

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On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 8:50 PM, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers responded to a residence on Thorold Stone Road near Dorchester Road in the City of Niagara Falls for a male who had been shot. Investigating

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Child Abuse Unit Investigating Sexual Assault – Niagara Falls

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On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers began an investigation into a belated stranger sexual assault involving a child under the age of 16-years-old. The Child Abuse Unit (CAU) has taken carriage of

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1 District Detectives Investigating St Catharines Shooting

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On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 7:15 AM, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers responded to a plaza in the area of Bunting Road and Carlton Street in the City of St. Catharines for a shooting that just occurred. Responding officers

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Update 2 – 18-Year-Old Male Arrested in Connection with Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation

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Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) have continued their investigation into the trafficking of a woman within the Niagara Region which began in May of 2026. Detectives identified a fourth male suspect. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, HTU detectives

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On January 28, 2026, uniform officers and detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) responded to a residence in the area of Lloyd Street and Rykert Street in the City of St. Catharines following the report of the sudden death of a 37-year

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Niagara Residents Invited to Help Shape the Future of Community Safety

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The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is asking community members to help shape the future of community safety by participating in a new Community Safety Survey aimed at identifying community priorities and opportunities to strengthen policing and public safety across Niagara. "Community
St Catharines Male Arrested in Sexual Assault Investigation

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On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers responded to a sexual assault call for service in the City of St Catharines. The Child Abuse Unit (CAU) took carriage of the investigation and subsequently identified a suspect

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28-Year-Old Male Arrested in Connection with Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation

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In July 2026, detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) began an investigation into the trafficking of a woman within the Niagara Region. As a result, police were able to identify a male suspect. Following an investigation by detectives with the

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Human Remains Found Inside Lake Street Apartment – St. Catharines

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On Tuesday June 30, 2026, uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) attended an apartment building in the Lake Street and Lakeshore Road area of St. Catharines, for what was reported as a Suspicious Circumstance. A caller was reporting

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Road Rage Incident Leads to Weapons and Drug Trafficking Charges – Niagara Falls

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On June 25, 2026, uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) were called to a road rage incident in the city of Niagara Falls. One of the involved people involved produced a gun which prompted the call to police. Detectives

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19-Year-Old Niagara Male Wanted for Dangerous Driving

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At approximately 3:00pm on September 26, 2025, uniform officers from 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) were called to the area of Christopher Street in the City of St. Catharines following reports of a disturbance. As a result of the investigation, officers discovered that a male operating

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Driver Charged After Fatal Collision Involving Cyclist in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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On Friday, June 26, 2026, at approximately 11:40pm, 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers responded to reports of a cyclist who was believed to have been struck by a vehicle. Officers attended the area of Concession Road 6 near Line 4 Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara Residents Invited to Help Shape the Future of Community Safety

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43-Year-Old Welland Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material Charges

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In June of 2026, detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit commenced an investigation into the sexual exploitation of children. The investigation stemmed from approximately two incidents of sharing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

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35-Year-Old Hamilton Man Arrested in Human Trafficking Investigation in Niagara

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In October 2025, detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) began an investigation into the trafficking of a woman within the Niagara Region and elsewhere in Canada. Detectives were able to identify the suspect as 35-year-old, Jermayne HENWOOD,

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Update 2 – 19-Year-Old Male Arrested in Connection with Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation

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Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) have continued their investigation into the trafficking of a woman within the Niagara Region which began in May of 2026. Detectives have identified a third male suspect. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, HTU

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Lincoln Man Charged for Indecent Act

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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

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37-Year-Old Welland Man Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material

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In April of 2026, detectives assigned to the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit began an investigation into the possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (CSAEM). As a result of the investigation, a suspect male from Welland was identified

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Thorold Man Arrested in Hate Related Incident

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On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers responded to a school in the City of Thorold in response to a disturbance. Investigating officers learned that a male attended the school and purposefully caused damage

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Public Assistance Requested in an Arson Investigation in Welland

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On Sunday June 14, 2026, at approximately 1:30 am, uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 3 District (Welland/Pelham) responded, along with Welland Fire and Emergency Services, to a report of a structure fire at a residence on Beatrice Street south of Ontario Road

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Two Welland Residents Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material Investigation

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On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 3 District (Welland/Pelham) uniform officers responded to a call for service at a Welland residence. Officers sought assistance from the NRPS Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit. Detectives in the ICE Unit began an investigation

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NRPS 1 District CIB Investigating Suspicious Animal Remains - St. Catharines

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On Monday, June 15, 2026, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers responded to Arthur Street Park in the City of St Catharines for reports of animal remains. Detectives with 1 District Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) have taken carriage
15-Year-Old Female Arrested for Assault in Port Dalhousie Disturbance

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On Friday, June 12, 2026, just before 8:00pm, officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) Uniform Patrol responded to Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie (St. Catharines) for reports of a large disturbance. Witnesses reported several teenage females

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Detectives Investigating Armed Home Invasion – Niagara Falls

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On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at approximately 4:45 AM, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers responded to a residence on St Paul Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls for an armed robbery. Responding officers learned that suspects

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Detectives Investigating Niagara-on-the-Lake Home Invasion

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Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) are investigating a home invasion which occurred in the early morning hours of May 10, 2026, in the Line 1 Road and Four Mile Creek Road area of Niagara

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78-Year-Old Man Charged with Assault in Suspicious Person Incident - St Catharines

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On Thursday, June 11, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am, officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) Uniformed Patrol responded to the reports of a Suspicious Person at a park in the Russell Avenue and Catherine Street area of St. Catharines. A concerned

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41-year-old St. Catharines Man Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material

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In February of 2026, detectives assigned to the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit began an investigation into the possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (CSAEM). As a result of the investigation, a suspect male from St. Catharines

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Three Charged and a Fourth Wanted in Welland Drug Investigation

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During the late spring of 2026 detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Street Crime Unit (SCU) commenced a drug related investigation into the trafficking of controlled substances in the Niagara Region. 42-year-old Ryan WILSON

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Niagara Falls Man Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material

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On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls / Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers were alerted to a suspicious person in the area of a public playground. A Niagara Falls man was identified as the suspect and placed under arrest by uniform patrol

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Update #1 – Second and Third Male Arrested in Armed Home Invasion Investigation – St. Catharines

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Public Notice of Police Training – Stevensville

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On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) and Emergency Task Unit (ETU) will be conducting training in the area of Burger Road and College Road in Stevensville. Members of the public in the area should expect:. An increased police
23-year-old Brampton Male Arrested in Violent Home Robbery – Grimsby

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On Friday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 3:30 AM, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) officers responded to a residence in the Town of Grimsby for a violent home invasion. Responding officers discovered that the suspects had fled the area in a vehicle

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Drug Trafficking Investigation Results in Two Arrests – Fort Erie

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Update #1- Motorcycle Rider Killed in Pelham Collision

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The Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) continues to investigate this incident. As a result of the investigation, two people were charged. A 19-year-old male from Port Colborne has been charged with the following offences:. Careless Driving Causing Death, contrary to section 130(3) of the

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57-year-old Niagara Falls Man Charged in Historic Sex Assault

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In May 2026, detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Child Abuse Unit (CAU) and Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) began an investigation into allegations of historic sexual assault on a person under the age of 16. The offences are alleged to have taken place in 2004 in the City

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Serious Motor Vehicle Collision - Welland

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On Sunday, May 31, 2026, at approximately 1:05 AM, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 3 District (Welland/Pelham) uniform officers responded to the area of Broadway and Riverside Drive in the City of Welland for a motor vehicle collision. Responding officers located a single motor vehicle

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St. Catharines Man Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material

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