1 Male Arrested 3 Males Wanted for Gang Sexual Assault

Investigation revealed that 4 male suspects had committed a break and enter at a residence in the area of Welland Avenue and Lake Street in the City of St. Catharines, and gang sexually assaulted an adult female. Prior to the males leaving, they stole multiple items from the female’s residence. 

The victim sustained non-life-threatening physical injuries.

On Friday September 27th, 2024, members of the Sexual Assault Unit executed search warrants at residences in the City of Niagara Falls and St. Catharines with the assistance of the Emergency Task Unit, Forensic Services Unit, and the K9 Unit, with the Niagara Regional Police Service. 

As a result, a 17-year-old male from Niagara Falls, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Break and Enter - Commit Gang Sexual Assault

• Break and Enter - Commit Sexual Assault with a Firearm

• Break and Enter - Commit Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm

• Break and Enter - Commit Mischief under $5000

• Break and Enter - Commit Theft under $5000

• Gang Sexual Assault

• Sexual Assault with a Firearm

• Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm

• Mischief under $5000

• Theft under $5000

• Use Firearm During the Commission of an Offence

• Distribute Intimate Image without Consent

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing that is expected to take place on September 28, 2024, at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse located at 58 Church Street in the City of St. Catharines.  

The Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada prohibits the Niagara Region Police Service from releasing the identity of the accused.

3 male suspects are still outstanding and wanted for multiple charges. 

A 17-year-old male from St. Catharines, Ontario is wanted for the following offences:

• Break and Enter - Commit Gang Sexual Assault

• Break and Enter - Commit Sexual Assault with a Firearm

• Break and Enter - Commit Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm

• Break and Enter - Commit Mischief under $5000

• Break and Enter - Commit Theft under $5000

• Gang Sexual Assault

• Sexual Assault with a Firearm

• Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm

• Mischief under $5000

• Theft under $5000

• Use Firearm During the Commission of an Offence

• Fail to Comply with Undertaking

Kieren ENNIS (24 years old) of Atwood North Perth, is wanted for the following offences:

• Break and Enter - Commit Gang Sexual Assault

• Break and Enter - Commit Sexual Assault with a Firearm    

• Break and Enter - Commit Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm

• Break and Enter - Commit Mischief under $5000

• Break and Enter - Commit Theft under $5000

• Gang Sexual Assault

• Sexual Assault with a Firearm

• Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm

• Mischief under $5000

• Theft under $5000

• Use Firearm During the Commission of an Offence

• Fail to Comply with Undertaking

• Possession of Firearm, Weapon or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (2 Counts)

 

Larry L. SMITH (19 years old) of St. Catharines, is wanted for the following offences:

• Break and Enter - Commit Gang Sexual Assault

• Break and Enter - Commit Sexual Assault with a Firearm  

• Break and Enter - Commit Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm

• Break and Enter - Commit Mischief under $5000

• Break and Enter - Commit Theft under $5000

• Gang Sexual Assault

• Sexual Assault with a Firearm

• Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm

• Mischief under $5000

• Theft under $5000

• Use Firearm During the Commission of an Offence

• Pointing a Firearm

• Fail to Comply with Release Order

• Possession of Firearm, Weapon or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order (2 Counts)


This appears to be a targeted event. 

Detectives have reason to believe there may be witnesses that have more information about this incident. 

Detectives are asking for those witnesses to contact them at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 10029535.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1029535.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. 

Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

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