Pelham break-and-enter suspect arrested in Welland

NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Detectives from the 3 District (Welland / Pelham) Street Crime Unit have been investigating this break and enter since it occurred on Sept. 3, 2024.

A media release was issued asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect on Sept. 5, 2024. Investigators subsequently received information that led to the identity of the suspect.

On Sept. 5, 2024, the suspect was located and arrested in the City of Welland. Onil Richard Labbe (66 yrs.) of Welland has been arrested and charged with the Criminal Code offence of:

• break enter and commit/dwelling house

Labbe was later release on a Form 10 Undertaking with a future court date. 

Detectives would like to thank the public and media for their assistance with this matter. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009015.

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

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