NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Saturday May 8, 2021 a gathering was organized and held in the City of St. Catharines in response to recently implemented government restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers were in attendance to ensure public safety and keep the peace.
Investigation by 1 District detectives has led to criminal charges.
37-year-old Sandor Ligetfalavy of Niagara Falls is facing the following charges:
- Common nuisance/endanger lives or safety of public, contrary to Section. 180(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
- Disobey order of court, contrary to Section. 127(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
- Fail to comply with undertaking, contrary to Section 145(4)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (2 counts)
Ligetfalavy was taken into custody pending a video bail hearing on Sunday May 9, 2021.
Further charges are pending under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act.
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