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Unsolicited Individuals Approaching Grimsby Doors

The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is currently investigating two separate incidents involving suspicious individuals in the Town of Grimsby. These occurrences took place between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. over the past week.

In both instances, two individuals approached residences where vehicles were parked in the driveway. The individuals proceeded to knock on doors and inquire if the vehicles were for sale, despite there being no “For Sale” signage or indication that the...

Street Crime Detectives Seize Weapons and Drugs – Niagara Falls

During the spring of 2025, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) detectives assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Street Crime Unit (SCU) commenced an investigation into the trafficking of firearms and controlled substances in the City of Niagara Falls.

During the course of the investigation, detectives arrested a male outside a residential address in the City of Niagara Falls. Subsequent to the arrest, the individual was found to be in possession of a quantity of fentanyl,...

West Lincoln Man Arrested Following Child Luring Investigation

In March of 2025, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Detectives assigned to the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detectives assigned to the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit began a joint undercover investigation into the luring of minors using the Internet.

Over the course of the investigation, the suspect is alleged to have communicated for a sexual purpose unknowingly with the undercover police officer, believing them to be young persons under the...

UPDATE 1 - Niagara Falls Detectives Investigating Commercial Break and Enter

UPDATE 1 - Niagara Falls Detectives Investigating Commercial Break and Enter            

Detectives from 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) continue to investigate the Break and Enter that occurred on March 5, 2025, at Roberts Jewellery located at 4416 Queen Street in the City of Niagara Falls.

Detectives are distributing images of the suspects involved in the break and enter, seeking assistance in identifying them.

Detectives are asking any witnesses, anyone with video footage, or anyone who can...

UPDATE 1 - 35-year-old in Custody After Stabbing Incident on Queen Street – Niagara Falls

UPDATE 1 - 35-year-old in Custody After Stabbing Incident on Queen Street – Niagara Falls

Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) detectives assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing incident that occurred in Niagara Falls on March 27, 2025.

During the initial investigation, officers arrested Luizao Miguel CASTRO based on physical evidence at the scene and an...