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MISSING PERSON – NRPS in Niagara Falls are Searching for 68-Year-Old Woman

Detectives from the 2 District – Niagara Falls/Niagara on the Lake office of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are searching for missing person Galextra Kavanaugh. Galextra also goes by the name of Selma Paul.

She was last seen on Monday, May 27, 2024, at approximately 1:55pm, in the area of Lundy’s Lane and Montrose Road in Niagara Falls.  Her means of travel is unknown.

Galextra is described as:

• Black female
• 5’6 feet tall
• Brown eyes
• Brown/Gray hair

She was last seen wearing red hoodie,...

Public Release – Criminal Impaired Driving Offences – May 20th to May 26th, 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...

Public Notice of Police Training – NRPS ETU Training - West Main Street, Stevensville

On Wednesday May 29th, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the Niagara Regional Police Service Emergency Task Unit (ETU) will be conducting a training exercise.  The training will take place in the area of the West Main Street and Old Mill Road in Stevensville.

Members of the public in the area should expect:

• An increased police presence
• The sound of simulated gun fire
• The sound of controlled explosions

There will be signage and police tape in the training area. The public and media are...

Detectives Investigating Assaults in Fenwick

On May 25, 2024, detectives with 3 District (Welland/Fonthill) began an investigation into several assaults, that occurred at the Fenwick Fair, located at 999 Church Street in Fenwick.

Investigation has revealed the suspects in the assaults were attendees at the fair and the incidents occurred shortly after the fireworks, at approximately 10:00pm.

In one instance, it is alleged that three male suspects sprayed Bear Mace with a Large Canister into three male victims’ eyes before running northbound...

Male Charged with Assault Peace Officer in St. Catharines

On Monday, May 27th, 2024, at approximately 1:30am, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to an establishment located in the area of St. Paul Street and James Street, in the City of St. Catharines for an unwanted person call.

Investigation revealed a male was threatening female employees and customers. Officers informed the male he was required to leave the premise, which in turn caused the male to be assaultive toward officers...