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Man arrested after police respond to threats call

Police were told a man had made threats and had barricaded himself in his house with a possible weapon
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Monday, December 9, 2024, at approximately 12:24am, 3 District (Welland/Fonthill) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Highriver Trail and Waterleaf Trail in the City of Welland, in response to a threats call.

Officers arrived on scene and learned an adult male had made threats and had barricaded himself in his house with a possible weapon.

The Emergency Task Unit, Negotiators, the K9 Unit and 3 District detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service arrived on scene and contained the residence.  At approximately 6:20am, the suspect was arrested without incident.

Nathan J. BOULT (24 years old) of Welland, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a weapon
  • Uttering Threats

BOULT was held in custody pending a bail hearing that is expected to take place on December 9, 2024 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 detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009696.

Members of the public who wish to provide 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.

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