NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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In late 2023, detectives with the 2 District (Niagara Falls / Niagara on the Lake) Street Crime Unit began an investigation into the illegal sale of drugs, as a result of community complaints. The investigation centered on a residence in the area of Arad Street and Drummond Road in the City of Niagara Falls.
On Feb. 28, 2024, detectives from the 2 District Street Crime Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at the residence and arrested two males.
Detectives seized the following:
- 3.6 grams of suspected fentanyl
- 106 pills of dilaudid
- silver brass knuckles
Todd Petkovich (60 years old) of Niagara Falls, was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking - dilaudid
- Failing to comply with release order (three Counts)
Aaron Overholt (28 years old) of no fixed address was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking - dilaudid
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking - fentanyl
- Failing to attend court
- Failing to comply with release order
- Possession of a prohibited weapon
- Robbery
Both Petkovich and Overholt were held in custody pending a video bail hearing that is expected to take place on February 29, 2024, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street, in the City of St. Catharines.
Anyone who may have information in relation to this incident is encouraged to contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option #3, badge #1009943.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
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