NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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Since September of 2020, detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), 1 District (St. Catharines) Street Crime Unit, have been conducting an investigation into the sales of cocaine and trailer thefts from a male suspect in the City St. Catharines.
As a result of the investigation, detectives were able to identify the male suspect.
On Nov. 11, 2020, detectives executed a warrant in the City of St. Catharines. Subsequently, detectives seized 17.9 grams of cocaine and a utility trailer. The total street value of drugs is estimated to be $2,250.
Daniel Rizzardo (67 years old) of St. Catharines, was arrested and charged with the following offences of:
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (two counts) - Criminal Code of Canada
• Fail to comply with undertaking (two counts) – Criminal Code of Canada
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule I Substance – Controlled Drug and Substances Act
• Use plate not authorized for vehicle – Highway Traffic Act
• Owner operate motor vehicle on a highway - no insurance – Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
Rizzardo was held in custody pending a bail hearing that is expected to take place on Nov. 12, 2020 at the Robert S.K Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church Street in the City of St. Catharines.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111, dial option 4, ext. 4322.
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