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3 charged after weapons incident at Port Colborne Resort

Police were initially called for a report of a person armed with a firearm
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 12:42 a.m., 6 District (Port Colborne/Wainfleet) uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to the Sherkston Shores Resort, found at 490 Empire Road in the City of Port Colborne, in response to an armed persons call. Initial information received said there was a report of an armed person on the beach at the resort possibly with a firearm and a second occurrence, involving several people being sprayed, with what was believed to be a bear spray repellant.

Officers arrived on scene and were aided by Sherkston Shores Security in finding three males who were trying to flee in a car. Officers stopped the car and found “bear spray” inside.

Giancarlo Micieli (18 yrs.), and a 16-year-old youth male, both from Hamilton were arrested and charged with the following criminal offence:

  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – “Bear Spray”

Liam Ryan Donnelly-Lavelle (21 yrs.) of Hamilton was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – “Bear Spray”
  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

All three males were held in custody for a video bail hearing to the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines on June 23. They were subsequently ordered to be released by the courts with conditions and future court dates.

The Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada prohibits the Niagara Regional Police Service from releasing the identity of a person under 18 years of age who has been charged with a criminal offence.

NRPS officers are continuing to investigate the report of an armed person on the beach at the resort and the second occurrence, involving several people being sprayed with bear spray. To date, no victims have come forward and police are looking to find possible victims and additional witnesses. These occurrences are believed to be related.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1004338 referencing incident #2024-67204.

Members of the public who wish to supply information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The accused person/people facing charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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