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Male and Female Facing Multiple Fraud Charges in the Region of Niagara

In the month of August, Niagara Regional Police Service detectives commenced an investigation into the purchase of a brand-new truck valued at $90,000 through fraudulent financing.

On August 16, 2024, officers from the Anti-Auto Theft Unit, Central Fraud Unit and Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team, arrested two individuals attempting to retrieve the vehicle from a local auto dealership in the City of St. Catharines.

Louise LEMAY (61 years old) of Toronto and Abdifatah SAHAL (34 years...

Public Release – Criminal Impaired Driving Offences – August 12th, 2024 to August 18th, 2024

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.                 

In addition to being charged, these individuals are also bound by a Ministry of Transportation 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension and are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle on a roadway. The public is encouraged to...

Detectives Investigating Assault in St. Catharines – Update 2 – ARREST

On August 10, 2024, 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service began investigating an assault that occurred in the City of St. Catharines.  As a result of the investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Raymond Douglas Warner (34 yrs.) of no fixed address.

On August 20, 2024, detectives appealed to the public for information that may lead to the location and arrest of Warner. Within hours of the public appeal, detectives were able to locate...

Detectives Investigating Assault in St. Catharines – Update 1 – WANTED PHOTO

Detectives from the 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) office of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are continuing to investigate this incident. Investigators have now determined the victim was in the area of Merritt Steet and Townline Road East, in the City of St. Catharines when he randomly encountered a group of four men.  Moments after the encounter, one of the males in the group approached the victim and repeatedly struck him, leaving the victim injured on the ground.

As a result...

Detectives Investigating Assault in St. Catharines

On August 10, 2024, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold), uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Merritt Street and Townline Road E, in the City of St. Catharines, in response to welfare check.

Investigation revealed that a male victim was assaulted and injured. 

Niagara Emergency Medical Services attended and transported the male to hospital with serious injuries.

Detectives with 1 District have taken carriage of the investigation.

Anyone with information,...