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DNA Analysis Leads to Firearms Arrest

On August 3, 2023, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) detectives assigned to the 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Street Crime Unit received judicial authorization to execute a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a motel in Niagara Falls.

Upon execution of the search warrant police located a silver Ruger .22 Long Rifle Mark II target handgun with the serial number scratched off. The firearm was subsequently seized and sent to the Centre of Forensic Science by...

Series of Theft from Vehicles and Property Crimes Being Investigated Across the Niagara Region

The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is currently investigating a series of theft from vehicles, property damage, frauds, and stolen vehicle calls for service occurring overnight in typically rural areas across the Niagara Region. The incidents have been reported in the municipalities of Grimsby, West Lincoln, Lincoln, Pelham, Wainfleet, and Niagara-on-the-Lake, and have been taking place primarily between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. since February 13, 2025.

The suspects involved...

Weekend R.I.D.E Results in Three Roadside Suspensions

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks in the Cities of Niagara Falls and St. Catharines.

Throughout the night, officers stopped approximately 200 vehicles and inquired if any of the drivers had consumed any alcohol or drugs earlier in the evening. In total, 14 drivers were required to provide a sample of their breath for analysis. Three drivers provided a sample resulting in an “Alert” and subsequently had their...

Arrest Made in relation to Commercial Break and Enter in St. Catharines

On February 7, 2025, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a commercial break and enter related call for service in the area of Louth Street and Rykert Street in the City of St. Catharines. 

The investigation was assigned to 1 District Street Crime Unit (SCU) detectives. As a result, detectives identified a male suspect. On Friday, February 21, 2025, detectives arrested and charged Kitchener resident Alex VIKSNE (38 years...

Male Arrested and Charged with Break and Enter in St. Catharines

In December of 2024, detectives with 1 District Street Crime (St. Catharines/Thorold) with the Niagara Regional Police Service began an investigation into a break and enter that occurred in the area of Centre Street and Court Street in the City of St. Catharines.

Investigation revealed a male suspect had broken into an apartment at this location, stole a coin collection worth over $10,000 and left the residence.

As a result of the investigation, detectives were able to identify the male suspect.