April 12, 2024 Niagara Regional Police news release:
1 District (St.Catharines / Thorold) Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service have continued to investigate the March 23, 2024 aggravated assault that occurred in St. Catharines.
As a result of the investigation, detectives have identified four of five suspects. On April 11, 2024, 1 District (St. Catharines /Thorold) uniformed officers attended an address in the City of St. Catharines for an unrelated matter. Upon investigation, one of the five suspects were located and arrested.
Taylor Cronkwright (31 years) was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Aggravated Assault
- Fail to Comply with Release Order (three counts)
Cronkwright was held in custody pending a video bail hearing that is expected to take place on April 11, 2024 at the Robert S.K Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church St. in the City of St. Catharines.
Three other suspects have outstanding arrest warrants related to this incident.
Jacob Davis (30 years) of Kitchener is wanted for the Criminal Code offences of:
- Assault with a Weapon
- Aggravated Assault
Jacob Davis (see photo) is described as:
- Indigenous male
- 5’ 6” tall, 265 lbs
- Brown eyes, hair and beard
- Tattoo – right hand – “Six Nations”
Ricardo Tabora (32 years) of Toronto is wanted for the Criminal Code offences of:
- Aggravated Assault
- Fail to Comply with Probation
Ricardo Tabora is described as:
- Latino male
- 5’ 8” tall, 141 lbs, medium build
- Black hair and beard
- Brown eyes
Brooklyn Mayer (29 years) of St. Catharines is wanted for the Criminal Code offences of:
- Assault with a Weapon
- Fail to comply with Release Order
Brooklyn Mayer is described as:
- White male
- 5’ 9” tall, 185 lbs, medium build
- Brown hair
- Hazel eyes
Detectives have determined there is a fifth unknown suspect that is yet to be identified.
Anyone who may know the location of the wanted males are asked not to approach or confront them and to contact the police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1008980.
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.
Original March 25, 2024 information:
Police say a man suffered life-threatening injuries in an assault in the early morning hours Sunday in downtown St. Catharines.
At approximately 12:03 a.m., 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended St. Paul Street and James Street regarding a disturbance.
Police say an altercation occurred inside an establishment with an unknown number of males assaulting a victim and it continued outside the establishment.
Niagara EMS attended and assessed the victim who was transported to an out-of-region hospital with life threatening injuries, police said in a news release.
The Forensic Services Unit attended and processed the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 1 District detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009381.
Anyone (residents or businesses) in the area where the assault occurred with closed circuit security cameras, doorbell video cameras, or dash cameras are asked to review their footage for the period between midnight and 12:30 a.m. on March 24.
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.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The accused person/people facing charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
