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16 Year Old Pedestrian Run Down – Suspect At Large

On December 23rd, 2024, at 4:33pm Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) responded alongside Niagara Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) paramedics and members of the St. Catharines Fire and Emergency Services for a motor vehicle collision on Carlton Street between Roehampton Avenue and Grantham Avenue, in the City of St. Catharines.

Upon arrival, officers determined a collision occurred involving a white Kia Soul and a pedestrian who was walking west on the Carlton Street sidewalk.  The pedestrian, a 16 year old male resident of the City of St. Catharines was assessed at the scene and transported by paramedics to an out-of-region trauma centre for medical care.  The pedestrian remains in hospital at this time.  The Kia Soul failed to remain at the scene.  It was last observed travelling west on Carlton Street.  Witnesses have come forward and indicated to investigators that the Kia Soul was seen in the area prior to the collision. 

Detectives assigned to the 1 District Criminal Investigative Branch have assumed carriage of the investigation.  They are being supported by detectives from the NRPS Forensic Services Unit.

Witnesses to the collision, motorists who were in the area with an operational dash-camera, and residents with surveillance capabilities that captures the area surrounding the collision are asked to review their footage and contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, badge 1009588 or by email at david.sinclair@niagarapolice.ca with any relevant information.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.  Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.

Incident #24-142482

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19 Year Old Deceased Following Snow Plow Collision

On December 23, 2024, at approximately 1:15 a.m., 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded alongside the St. Catharines Fire Department and Niagara Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) for a motor vehicle collision on Glenridge Avenue, in the area between Lockhart Drive and John Macdonell Street in the City of St. Catharines.

Initial investigation has determined a Red Pontiac Vibe was travelling north on Glenridge Avenue when the vehicle lost control, crossing into the oncoming lane and collided with a snowplow travelling south on Glenridge Avenue.

Tragically, the driver of the Pontiac Vibe, a 19-year-old St. Catharines resident, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives assigned to the NRPS Collision Reconstruction Unit have assumed carriage of the investigation. They are being supported by detectives from the NRPS Forensic Services Unit. The collision remains under investigation.

Witnesses to the collision and motorists who were in the area with an operational dash-camera are encouraged to review their footage and contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option 3, badge 1009170 with any relevant information.

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- 8477.

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WARNING: Child Pornographer LITTLE At Large #TCB

In April 2024, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Detectives assigned to the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit initiated an investigation into an unknown person possibly violating their Order of Prohibition. 

On December 19, 2024, ICE Unit and Technological Crimes Unit Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service executed a search warrant at a private residence in the City of Welland and seized numerous devices capable of storing electronic data.   

On December 20, 2024, investigators requested an arrest warrant for Lloyd Franklin LITTLE (39 years) for the following criminal offences:  

  • Fail to Comply with Order of Prohibition
  • Possession of Child Pornography

Online platforms that allow like-minded users to engage with minors, create, share, and store Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) are prevalent on the Internet.  Offenders who upload, share, and collect digital image/video files of Child Sexual Abuse Material can be identified and will be held accountable for their actions.

For more information on how parents and guardians can keep children safe online CLICK HERE

The Niagara Regional Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet and conducts investigations into Internet Child Exploitation Offences in partnership with Ontario Police Services and International Partners. This investigative initiative has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General. 

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest. 

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Over $300,000 in Stolen Property Recovered

On November 27, 2024, detectives from the 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Street Crime Unit began an investigation into a break and enter to Turkstra Lumber, located at 4555 Kent Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls where approximately $75,000 worth of plywood was taken. 

 As a result of the investigation, detectives were able to identify two suspects responsible for the break and enter and observed the suspects selling the lumber online.

 On December 16, 2024, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the area of Merritt Road and King Street in Lincoln. The warrant was executed with the assistance of the Emergency Task Unit of the Niagara Regional Police Service, resulting in the arrest of the suspects. A search of the property lead to the discovery of approximately $250,000 worth of machinery stolen from Cooper Rentals in Thorold and a forklift stolen from Battlefield rentals in Stoney Creek, Ontario. The value estimated of the forklift is approximately $72,000. 

Monica Beauchamps (42 years old) of Lincoln, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Break, Enter Commit theft over $5000 (3 Counts)
  • Trafficking in stolen property under $5,000
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking stolen property under $5,000
  • Possession of stolen property over $5,000
  • Theft of motor vehicle

Manuel Periera (53 years old) of Lincoln, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Break, Enter Commit theft over $5000 (3 Counts)
  • Trafficking in stolen property under $5,000
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking stolen property under $5,000
  • Possession of stolen property over $5,000
  • Theft of motor vehicle

Manual and Monica were both held in custody pending a bail hearing that took place on December 17, 2024, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church Street in the City of St. Catharines.

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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Fatal Collision

On Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:40pm, 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Regional Road 20 and Regional Road 27 in the Town of West Lincoln for a single motor vehicle collision.   

Investigation revealed a 24-year-old male was operating an Audi A4 westbound on Regional Road 20 in the Town of West Lincoln when it lost control and struck a pole. 

Tragically the 24-year-old male driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.  

The investigation remains ongoing by detectives with the Collision Reconstruction Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service and the office of the coroner. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009367.

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More Suspensions At RIDE

On Monday, December 16th, 2024, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks in the cities of St.Catharines and Niagara Falls.

Throughout the night, officers stopped approximately 500 vehicles and inquired if any of the drivers had consumed any alcohol or drugs earlier in the evening.  In total, 15 drivers were required to provide a sample of their breath for analysis.  Two drivers provided a sample resulting in an “Alert” and subsequently had their licence suspended for a period of 3 days.

In addition to the two roadside suspensions, a 75-year-old driver from the city of Niagara Falls was charged with Operation While Prohibited as a result of a prior impaired conviction and having his licence still under suspension.

Several Provincial Offence Notices (tickets) were also issued to drivers for various traffic related offences.

The Niagara Regional Police Service remains committed to reducing impaired driving offences through education and the apprehension of offenders through enforcement programs like R.I.D.E.

Impaired driving remains the leading criminal offence causing death in Canada.

This initiative has been made possible, in part, as a result of grant funding from the Ministry of the Solicitor General as part of the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) program.

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Fatal Pedestrian Collision – John O’Donnell Arrested

On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, shortly after 10:14 AM, the Sarnia Police Service and Lambton Emergency Medical Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian and a pickup truck at the intersection of Christina Street and George Street in Sarnia.

Upon arrival, emergency responders determined that a 69-year-old male pedestrian from Sarnia had sustained severe injuries after being struck by the pickup truck. Tragically, the victim later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The Sarnia Police Service – Traffic Services Unit conducted a comprehensive investigation into the incident. As a result, John O’Donnell (47) of Plympton Township has been charged with Careless Driving Causing Death under the Highway Traffic Act. Mr. O’Donnell has been issued a Provincial Offences Summons and is scheduled to appear in court to answer to the charge.

This tragic incident underscores the critical importance of road safety and its shared responsibility. The Sarnia Police Service urges all road users—both drivers and pedestrians—to exercise caution, particularly at high-risk areas such as intersections where pedestrian and vehicle interactions are frequent.

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