Investigation concerned a multi-unit residence on Church Avenue close to Niagara Avenue
Through the summer time, the 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) Avenue Crime Unit (SCU) with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) obtained data concerning weapons and drug trafficking offences occurring within the Metropolis of St. Catharines.
The investigation concerned a multi-unit residence constructing on Church Avenue close to Niagara Avenue. Detectives had been in a position to determine a suspected unit. On August 6, 2024, detectives utilized for a Managed Medication and Substance Act search warrant for the unit.
On Aug. 7, detectives executed the search warrant with the help of the NRPS Emergency Activity Unit. Through the subsequent search of the residence detectives seized the next:
A 22 caliber rifle
Stolen property
An airsoft pistol
An electrical stun gun
Suspected hydromorphone tablets
Jade Hayward, 36, of St. Catharines has been arrested and charged with the felony offences of:
Careless Storage of a Firearm
Possession of a Prohibited Gadget
Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for Objective of Trafficking
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Peter DaSilva, 56, of St. Catharines has been arrested and charged with the felony offences of:
Careless Storage of a Firearm
Possession of a Prohibited Gadget
Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for Objective of Trafficking
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Possession of Firearm, Opposite to Prohibition Order
Hayward was later launched from police custody on a Type 10 Enterprise with a future courtroom date. DaSilva was held in custody for a video bail listening to to the Robert S. Okay. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines on Aug. 8.
The investigation stays ongoing by detectives. Anybody with details about this incident is requested to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, possibility 3, extension 1009244.
Members of the general public who want to present data anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara on-line or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers presents money rewards to individuals who contact this system with data which ends up in an arrest.
