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Area weekend RIDE checks lead to impaired charges for two drivers

Area weekend RIDE checks lead to impaired charges for two drivers

Five other drivers had their licences suspended for three days after their samples were in the 'alert' range
Pair accused of trafficking fentanyl, cocaine in St. Catharines

Pair accused of trafficking fentanyl, cocaine in St. Catharines

Police say they seized 743.7 grams of fentanyl and 54.6 grams of cocaine after executing a search warrant in a rented apartment room in Hamilton; the estimated street value of drugs is $156,260
Senior dies in residential fire in Wainfleet

Senior dies in residential fire in Wainfleet

Two children were able to escape the fire, but were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Off-duty cop helps thwart theft attempt in Niagara Falls

Off-duty cop helps thwart theft attempt in Niagara Falls

Police say that after the off-duty officer stepped in and assisted with the arrest, a man pulled a knife and threatened the officer
Welland Walmart evacuated after bomb threat

Welland Walmart evacuated after bomb threat

Police brought in its canine Maverick, who is trained in general purpose/tracking and explosive detection
Eight on latest Niagara impaired driving list

Eight on latest Niagara impaired driving list

They have all been charged with impaired driving by alcohol or drugs, driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mgs or above of alcohol in 100 ml of blood, or refusing to provide a breath/blood sample
Police searching for missing man, 73, last seen in Niagara Falls

Police searching for missing man, 73, last seen in Niagara Falls

Police say they are concerned for his well-being as he requires regular medication for treatment
Two from Niagara Falls charged with making false insurance claims

Two from Niagara Falls charged with making false insurance claims

Police say that, between June 2017 and January 2022, numerous false insurance claims were submitted for services that were not provided
UPDATE: Second suspect, 16, surrenders to police

UPDATE: Second suspect, 16, surrenders to police

He is now facing first-degree murder in connection with the death of 31-year-old St. Catharines man
St. Catharines resident charged with sexually abusing a child

St. Catharines resident charged with sexually abusing a child

The investigation began in January after police received a report of an alleged child sexual assault at a commercial plaza