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18-year-old Niagara Falls driver faces alcohol-related charges

18-year-old Niagara Falls driver faces alcohol-related charges

Two others in the region also charged
More time online means more potential for fraud

More time online means more potential for fraud

As part of Police Week 2020, here are a few common scams NRPS have witnessed and tips on how you can protect yourself
Don't fall for new COVID-19-related online health scams, OPP warn

Don't fall for new COVID-19-related online health scams, OPP warn

OPP warn the public to beware of companies that claim cures and prevention for COVID-19
Accused charged with 2nd degree murder in Welland homicide investigation

Accused charged with 2nd degree murder in Welland homicide investigation

50-year-old victim died at hospital after police responded to a disturbance in November 2019
No charges laid against officer following 2019 motorcycle crash in Welland that left one dead

No charges laid against officer following 2019 motorcycle crash in Welland that left one dead

SIU says the motorcyclist crashed into another vehicle before a pursuit had even started
As deaths rise, OPP urge drivers to 'drive like your life depends on it'

As deaths rise, OPP urge drivers to 'drive like your life depends on it'

There have been an increase in road fatalities as well as the leading behaviours linked to the deaths, OPP says
Conductive energy weapon deployed on suspected impaired driver in Welland

Conductive energy weapon deployed on suspected impaired driver in Welland

Police say the 39-year-old became combative when officers were placing him under arrest
Fentanyl, crystal meth seized during Welland drug bust

Fentanyl, crystal meth seized during Welland drug bust

Street value of drugs seized exceeds $14,000
Arrest made after shot fired in St. Catharines

Arrest made after shot fired in St. Catharines

Victim was found uninjured
Person found deceased in vehicle found near bottom of Niagara Gorge

Person found deceased in vehicle found near bottom of Niagara Gorge

Circumstances of the incident in Niagara on the Lake remain under investigation