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MISSING PERSON – NRPS in Niagara on the Lake are Searching for 26-Year-Old Man - Update

Update – February 12, 2025

Alpachino has been located and his family has been notified. The Niagara Regional Police have investigated this incident which has been deemed non-criminal.  Out of respect for family and due to privacy issues the Niagara Regional Police will not be commenting further on the matter.

NRPS would like to thank the media and the public for their help with this matter.

The Niagara Regional Police Service has removed his photo from the original media release and our social...

NRPS and PSB Establish Foundation to Support Crime Prevention and Safer Communities - REMINDER

The Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board and Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are proud to announce the establishment of the Niagara Regional Police Foundation, a new initiative designed to raise funds that will support programs focused on crime prevention and enhancing community safety in the Niagara Region.

The Foundation will prioritize vulnerable and at-risk communities, striving to create a positive impact on public safety and wellbeing throughout the Region.  The...

Male Arrested and Charged with Multiple Firearm Charges in St. Catharines

On Tuesday February 11th, 2025, at approximately 9:25am, police attended the area of Tasker Street and Queenston Street in the City of St. Catharines in response to an armed person call for service.

Investigation revealed a male suspect was in the area and in possession of a loaded handgun. Through investigation by the Niagara Regional Police Service, officers were able to identify the suspect.

Uniform officers, detectives with 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold), detectives with the 1 District...

Detectives Investigating Vehicles being Vandalized in St. Catharines

The Niagara Regional Police Service is issuing a public warning regarding a series of recent incidents in which vehicles have been damaged in the area of Carlton Street between Vine Street and Welland Canals Parkway, the City of St. Catharines. Over the past few days, multiple reports have been received detailing incidents of vehicles being vandalized. The incidents are occurring overnight.  Detectives with 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) with the Niagara Regional Police Service are actively...

Detectives Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision involving a Pedestrian in Port Colborne

On Friday, February 7, 2025, at approximately 3:05pm, 6 District (Port Colborne /Wainfleet) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Welland Street and Bell Street, in Port Colborne, regarding a motor vehicle collision, involving a pedestrian. Officers, the Port Colborne Fire Department and Niagara Emergency Medical Services attended the scene and located an adult female pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.  She was transported to an out of region...