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UPDATE 4 – ARREST – Police Investigating Lincoln Death

Continued investigation by detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit has led to the identification of a suspect in the death of Jessica Lynn St. Jules.

On Tuesday July 2, 2024, 20-year-old Pedro Benitez Leal of Hamilton was arrested and charged with:

-       Second degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code

Benitez Leal is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing on Wednesday July 3, 2024, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in the City of...

Detectives investigating robbery at Pen Centre

On Friday June 28, 2024, at approximately 6:50pm, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers were called to Pen Centre on Glendale Avenue in the City of St. Catharines following the report of a robbery that had just occurred. Investigation has revealed that three male suspects went into Kavar Jewellers and proceeded to smash display cases, taking items inside while brandishing a firearm, before leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects then fled through the rear entrance...

NRPS Investigating Weapons Incidents at a Port Colborne Resort

On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 12:42am, 6 District (Port Colborne/Wainfleet) uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to the Sherkston Shores Resort, found at 490 Empire Road in the City of Port Colborne, in response to an armed persons call. Initial information received said there was a report of an armed person on the beach at the resort possibly with a firearm and a second occurrence, involving several people being sprayed, with what was believed to be a bear...

NRPS Investigation Leads to Arrests, Drugs, Cash, and a Firearm – Port Colborne

During the month of June 2024 detectives from the 3 District (Welland/Pelham) Street Crime Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service began an investigation into the sale of illegal drugs in the City of Port Colborne.

As a result of the investigation a suspect residence was identified. On June 26, 2024, detectives executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at an address on Steele Street. Detectives arrested three people found in the residence.

As a result of the search...

Niagara Regional Police Service - 2023 Annual Report

The Niagara Regional Police Service is proud to present the 2023 Annual Report.

The report demonstrates the Service’s commitment to community-based crime prevention initiatives, community patrol, and criminal investigation services and the dedication of our members in ensuring that the Niagara Region is a safe place to live in, and visit.

“Community members will find details with respect to our calls for service, special victims, emergency services, special investigations, public complaints, as...