Pair Arrested Following Domestic Violence Incident in Welland

Thursday, 15 April 2021 12:44

By Linda Morgan

The NRP have laid charges against two men following an incident involving a handgun.

Around 6:20 last night, officers attended the area of Wellington Street and Tanguay Avenue in Welland, and met with a female victim.

Police determined that domestic violence had been threatened.

The woman was uninjured.

Prior to police arrival, two male suspects fled the scene.

Their vehicle was located around 8:00 p.m. in a parking lot located near Main Street W and Livingston Avenue in Grimsby.

Uniform officers, along with the K9 unit and members of the Emergency Task Unit scoured the area, locating the suspects in a nearby store.

The handgun has not yet been located.

A 27 year old from Scarborough and a 25 year old from Welland are facing numerous charges.

The identity of the pair is not being released at this time, in order to protect the victim's identity.

The investigation continues, and anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-688-4111, extension 1025610.

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