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Man charged after gunshot wound suffered in 'accidental misfire'

Man charged after gunshot wound suffered in 'accidental misfire'

Grimsby man, 37, charged with careless use of a firearm and other firearms offences
'Hateful and vulgar language' spray painted in Welland neighbourhood

'Hateful and vulgar language' spray painted in Welland neighbourhood

Police say unknown suspects damaged multiple cars, street signs and residences early Saturday
Long weekend RIDE campaign leads to two arrests

Long weekend RIDE campaign leads to two arrests

Police stopped about 700 vehicles in Welland and Niagara Falls
Niagara Police launching Citizen Police Academy

Niagara Police launching Citizen Police Academy

The Citizen Police Academy will look to give residents an insight to policing through interactive sessions and firsthand experience
NRPS hosting open house at Pen Centre May 16

NRPS hosting open house at Pen Centre May 16

Event to take place from 1-6 p.m.
10 drivers on latest impaired driving list: police

10 drivers on latest impaired driving list: police

The incidents happened between May 6 and 12
Police looking for witnesses after St. Catharines disturbance

Police looking for witnesses after St. Catharines disturbance

Police responded to the call around 10:20 p.m. on May 9
Seven charged in drug and firearm investigation

Seven charged in drug and firearm investigation

While searching a Welland residence, police say detectives seized 68.6 grams of suspected fentanyl, 23.5 grams of suspected cocaine and $270 in Canadian currency
Police training planned Friday morning in Niagara Falls

Police training planned Friday morning in Niagara Falls

Police are asking people to avoid the area during the training, which will include the sound of simulated gun fire as well as the sound of simulated controlled explotions
Family arrested over use of stolen credit card at multiple locations

Family arrested over use of stolen credit card at multiple locations

Police say two adults and their 16-year-old son, all from Port Colborne, charged