NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Monday July 26, 2021 at approximately 7:20 am, Police responded to the Victoria Lawn Cemetery in the City of St. Catharines in relation to a property damage related call for service.
Police attended and found that the Legion War Memorial, located on the northern side of the cemetery, had the surrounding flowers and lighting system torn out and were left strewn about the monument.
Multiple units attended the area and were able to locate and arrest the alleged suspect as he fled from the scene.
24-year-old Tristan Mason of no fixed address has been charged with:
- Mischief to object associated with war memorial contrary to section 430(4.11) of the Criminal Code of Canada
- Two counts of fail to comply with probation contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Mason was subsequently released on a form 10 with a future court date.
Based on information received, Police believe that there are other persons that my have witnessed this incident. Police are requesting that anyone that witnessed this incident or can provide any information to contact police at (905) 688-4111 ext. 1009711 or CrimeStoppers at 1 800 222 TIPS (8477).
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