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NRPS member arrested following investigation in Niagara on the Lake

On August 5, 2024, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) became aware of allegations involving a Uniform Constable employed with the NRPS, following a call for service at a home in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

In responding to the call for service, it was determined that an on-duty member of the NRPS had been involved in an altercation with a suspect.

As a result, the NRPS requested Hamilton Police Service to investigate the incident to eliminate any potential conflict of interest.

On...

Four Persons Arrested After Robbery Investigation in Welland

On November 25, 2024, 3 District (Welland / Pelham) uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a robbery complaint in the City of Welland. 

The initial investigation determined the complainant had been robbed of his electric scooter by three suspects. The suspects fled in a black Jeep Wrangler. A bystander and the complainant followed the suspect vehicle and the NRPS was called. Officers stopped the Jeep, and the three suspects were placed under arrest for...

Investigation into the Cause of the Fatal North End St. Catharines Fire – Update 1 - ARREST

In January of 2023, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service began an investigation on an industrial fire/explosion call that occurred at Ssonix Products located at 20 Keefer Road, in the City of St. Catharines.  This company treats both hazardous and non-hazardous chemical waste.

A St. Catharines man in his 30s was transported from the scene in critical condition to an out of region hospital.  The man tragically died due to his injuries.

As a result...

R.I.D.E - Niagara Falls and Thorold

On Friday, November 22, 2024, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks in the City of Niagara Falls and City of Thorold.

Throughout the night, officers stopped roughly 700 vehicles and inquired if any of the drivers had consumed any alcohol or drugs earlier in the evening. In total, 11 drivers had to provide a sample of their breath for analysis, and two other drivers were required to perform standardized field sobriety tests. One young/novice driver...

Detectives investigating fatal St. Catharines shooting UPDATE 1

Following further investigation, detectives have made an arrest in relation to this incident.

On Saturday November 23, 2024, at approximately 4pm, detectives arrested a male after several hours of negotiations at a home on Churchill Street.

47-year-old Daniel Dale Rosebush of St. Catharines is facing the following charges:

-       Second degree murder

-       Attempted murder

Rosebush is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing on Sunday November 24, 2024, at the Robert S.K. Welch...