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Niagara-on-the-Lake man charged in art fraud investigation

Niagara-on-the-Lake man charged in art fraud investigation

More than 1,000 alleged fraudulent artworks purported to be painted by Norval Morrisseau seized
Police seize $400K worth of stolen collectibles

Police seize $400K worth of stolen collectibles

Two charged following a string of thefts in Niagara, Burlington, Oakville, York, London, and Brantford
Two charged after police seize $188K in drugs

Two charged after police seize $188K in drugs

Suspected carfentanil, crystal meth seized, along with a handgun during searches in Welland and Thorold
3 face kidnapping, firearms charges following Wainfleet shooting

3 face kidnapping, firearms charges following Wainfleet shooting

A fourth suspect remains at large
Driver of Mini Cooper, 91, dies in crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Driver of Mini Cooper, 91, dies in crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Police say 91-year-old male was driving east on Glendale Avenue at about 2:50 p.m. when a collision occurred with 2019 Chevrolet Blazer that was travelling west
Niagara Police Services Board announces new citizen appointee

Niagara Police Services Board announces new citizen appointee

Nyarayi Kapisavanhu will serve until November 2026
Canines rescued from locked storage unit in Fort Erie, police say

Canines rescued from locked storage unit in Fort Erie, police say

Animals were unable to move about due to overcrowding in unit, insufficient food, and unclean water supply, according to Niagara Regional Police
NRP criminal Impaired driving offences – Feb. 13-19

NRP criminal Impaired driving offences – Feb. 13-19

In addition to being charged, these individuals are also bound by a Ministry of Transportation 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension and are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle on a roadway
Suspect brandishing handgun robs pharmacy of drugs and cash

Suspect brandishing handgun robs pharmacy of drugs and cash

Responding officers with the assistance of the canine unit quickly converged in the area, however the suspect was not located
Suspect wanted for assault and firearm offences

Suspect wanted for assault and firearm offences

Due to the recovery of a firearm, the suspect may be armed and should not be approached.  Members of the public who know the whereabouts of Juan Carlos Castro are encouraged to contact 911 immediately