Wedding Arrested

Friday, 23 January 2026 12:23

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say Ryan Wedding's international drug ring was wanted for murders in Ontario, including Niagara Falls

The FBI have their man.

Canadian athlete-turned fugitive Ryan Wedding, who's from Thunder Bay, has reportedly been arrested.

Two people familiar with the case told the Associated Press he's been caught in Mexico.

The snowboarder who competed for Canada in the 2002 Olympics is accused of running an international drug ring and killing a federal witness.

His network is wanted for murders in Ontario, including one in Niagara Falls in 2024.

More from Local News

Medical Researchers Gather in Niagara

Roughly 200 people met to discuss better patient care and research
Province Passes Gov't Reform Act

The Better Regional Governance Act reduces the size of Niagara regional council
Woman Found Dead in Welland Home

A Welland man is charged with 1st degree murder, after police found the two people within the house
Man Shot in Niagara Falls

Update: Suspect arrested
Thrift Store is Back After Flood

Nearly New supports Big Brothers Big Sisters
Strong Niagara Tourism Season Expected

Niagara Parks busy promoting internationally as well as locally
Niagara Receives Water Infrastructure Funding

Almost $44-million to maintain drinking water and wastewater services
NRP Investigating Daytime B&E

This happened in Niagara Falls on Monday