NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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The 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara on the Lake) Street Crime Unit have been investigating a shooting and robbery incident in Niagara Falls.
On Sept. 30, 2023, at approximately 6:30 a.m., 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers received reports of a shooting in the area of Front Street and Daly Street, in the City of Niagara Falls.
Investigation revealed that a 28-year-old male had been attacked by three people and was shot. The victim suffered serious injuries and was transported to an out-of-town hospital.
On Dec. 24, 2023, 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers responded to a robbery in the area of Drummond Road and Culp Street in the City of Niagara Falls.
Investigation revealed that four people had entered a residence at this location and struck a 20-year-old male with a firearm. The suspects then stole an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the area. The male suffered minor injuries.
As a result of the investigation detectives were able to identify the suspects involved.
On Jan. 8, 2024, Detectives from the 2 District Street Crime Unit located and arrested three of the suspects.
A Criminal Code search warrant was authored for an address on Harriman Street in the City of Niagara Falls. Detectives located and seized crime related property and illegal drugs. The value of the suspected cocaine and fentanyl seized is estimated to be $16,000.
Patrick C. Cline (51 years old) of Niagara Falls was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- aggravated assault
- fail to comply with release order (four counts)
- robbery
- possession of a controlled substance (cocaine/fentanyl) for the purpose of trafficking (three counts)
- possession of a prohibited weapon
Cline was held in custody pending a video bail hearing that took place on January 9, 2024, at the Robert S.K Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church Street in the City of St. Catharines.
Kaitlyn Madill (28 years old) of Niagara Falls was arrested and charged with the following offence:
- robbery
Madill was held in custody pending a video bail hearing that took place on January 9, 2024, at the Robert S.K Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church Street in the City of St. Catharines.
On Jan. 9, 2024, Barry J. Hunt (35 years old) of Niagara Falls was arrested and charged with the following offence of:
- robbery
Hunt was held in custody pending a pending a video bail hearing that took place on January 10, 2024, at the Robert S.K Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church Street in the City of St. Catharines.
Dennis W. Arsenault (34 years old) of Niagara Falls is still outstanding and is currently wanted for the offence of robbery. His current location is unknown.
Arsenault is described as:
- white
- male
- 6’1
- slender
- brown hair
- brown eyes
Any member of the public who knows Arsenault’s current location are asked not to confront him and to call their local police to report it.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009943.
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.
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