On Air Now More At Night Midnight - 5:30am

Now Playing Madonna Holiday

UPDATE: Police in St. Catharines Investigating Armed Person Report

Wednesday, 17 February 2021 14:04

By Linda Morgan

The NRP has confirmed that an arrest has been made in the investigation.

Officers confirm that they will be leaving the area shortly, and residents will soon be able to return home.

Police say more details will be released after detectives have been able to investigate.

Police are on the scene at a St. Catharines residence after receiving reports of an armed person.

Around 11:50 this morning, St. Catharines uniform officers were called to a residence near Queenston Street and Lorne Street.

Members of the Emergency Task Unit, Crisis Negotiators and the K-9 unit are on the scene, and the house has been contained.

Police are asking the public to avoid the area.

This is a developing story, and more details will be provided when they are made available.

More from Local News

Breaking News... Bernardo Stays in Jail

The Parole Board of Canada has denied parole to killer Paul Bernardo for a 3rd time
OPP Looking for Armed Suspect

Police say he is wanted after shots were fired at passing vehicles on the 401 in Mississauga this morning, no injuries reported
Gov't Not Meeting Long-Term Care Goals: Gates

Niagara Falls MPP says 4 hours a day needed, gov't says it has increased service
Region Considers NRP Budget Increase

The budget committee has approved the roughly 13% ask, but the region as a whole still has to, which includes more hiring
Scooter Theft Leads to Victim Charged

NRP also finding about $11,000 worth of fentanyl
NRP Officers Investigated After Man Hospitalized

Police were called to the Bunting Road and Dunkirk area concerning a man in distress
Building Owner Fined for No Smoke Alarm

This is a result of a fire on Thorold Road in February, fortunately everyone escaped
Unions Use Greek Mythology for Message

They compare Premier Ford's health care plans with a Trojan Horse