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Man Arrested in Niagara Falls Distburbance

Thursday, 28 March 2024 12:06

By Geoff Waterfield

Police found man had gun when arrested in downtown parking lot

A disturbance in downtown Niagara Falls has led to the arrest of a 31-year old Niagara Falls man.

Police were called to a parking lot in the Stanley Avenue and Ferry Street area last night at around 8:30, over a disturbance involving a man with a gun.

Once they arrested him, police found he had a loaded BB gun, as well as a hatchet.

Police say Jessie Neto De Oliveira is charged with:

Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (2 Counts)
Carrying a Concealed Weapon (2 Counts)
Breach of Probation

At the time of his arrest, there was also an outstanding warrant for his arrest for breach of probation, and failing to appear for fingerprints.

He has a bail hearing today in St. Catharines.

Police add no one was hurt in the situation.

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