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Missing Person - NRPS Attempting to Locate Thorold Man – Update 5

The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) missing person investigation for Nicholas ADAMSON (29 years) of St. Catharines remains open and ongoing by 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) detectives.

Today marks three years since he went missing.

Nicholas was last seen in the early morning hours of Thursday March 17th, 2022, on foot in the area of the Moose & Goose located at 54 Paul De Divitis Sr. Way, in the City of Thorold.

Nicholas is described as:

• Male
• White
• 5’10” tall
• 140 lbs

Last seen wearing:

Niagara Police Service Board Announces New Deputy Chief of Police

The Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Superintendent Mario Lagrotteria of the Niagara Regional Police Service as our Deputy Chief of Police effective March 14, 2025.  Deputy Chief Lagrotteria is the newest member of the Executive Command Team serving as our third Deputy Chief of Police, Community Services.

Police Service Board Chair Pat Chiocchio says Deputy Chief Lagrotteria was the successful candidate selected from the outstanding...

Niagara Falls Detectives Seize Drugs and a Firearm - Lincoln

In early 2025, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) detectives assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and Street Crime Unit (SCU) commenced an investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs throughout the Region of Niagara. 

During the investigation, detectives discovered that a male residing in Lincoln was distributing illegal drugs.

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, detectives received judicial authorization to execute a Controlled Drugs...

UPDATE #2 – Fire Call leads to Two Arrests – Fort Erie

Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) detectives assigned to 5 District (Fort Erie/Ridgeway) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Fire related call for service.

As a result of continued efforts, detectives have located and spoke with the occupant of the black SUV. Detectives would like to thank members of the community for their assistance in this matter.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact detectives by calling...

Grimsby Detective’s Investigating Home Invasion

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 2:20 a.m. uniform members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) assigned to 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) responded to the area of Winston Road and Kelson Avenue North in the Town of Grimsby for a Home Invasion call for service.

Initial investigation determined that five or six unidentified male suspects attended a residential address on Winston Road in the Town of Grimsby. The suspects smashed the front glass door with a hammer...