NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Sept. 23, 2021 at approximately 2 p.m., 3 District Welland uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a report of a stabbing in Welland.
Officers attended the area of Patsy Avenue and 6Th Street and located a man in his 30s suffering from serious stab injuries. The male victim was treated at the scene by Niagara Emergency Medical Services paramedics and transported to a local hospital. The victim was then transported to an out of region hospital by Ornge air ambulance for what is believed to be serious but non life-threatening injuries.
Officers were able to locate and arrest a suspect nearby.
Darren John Verge (44 years) of Welland has been arrested and charged with the criminal offences of:
• aggravated assault - CC section 268(1)
• fail to comply with probation order - CC section 733.1(1) (two counts)
Verge is being held in custody to attend a video bail hearing at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines on Sept. 24, 2021.
This is believed to a be targeted incident.
The incident is being investigated by the 3 District detective office and members of the NRPS Forensic Services Unit.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to call 905-688-4111, ext. 1009024.
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