NRP Charge Two For Violating COVID-19 Gathering Protocols

Monday, 14 December 2020 13:35

By Linda Morgan

A man and a woman from the Falls have been charged for having large gatherings.

On Friday, officers were called to the scene of a hotel near Fallsview Blvd and Murray Street in Niagara Falls.

They were there regarding an unwanted person.

Upon arrival, they noticed a gathering of over 30 people in one of the hotel rooms, and many of them were not wearing masks.

An investigation determined that a similar incident occurred on December 5th, with 20 young adults in attendance.

A 21 year old man and an 18 year old woman received a fine of $880 and they have both been charged.

More from Local News

Ideas Shared in UCC Town Hall

Niagara Health Coalition hosted meeting in Port Colborne, encouraged everyone to keep fighting for centres in a battle that's been going for years
Niagara Residents Demand Bail Reform

Their names were presented in a petition to the federal government by Niagara South MP Fred Davies, he made mention of the assault on a 3-year old girl in Welland
Port Colborne Working on 2026 Budget

Homeowners could be paying another $90 a year, the mayor says it supports services, and invests in key priorities
Author Wants Screaming Tunnel Stories

Get her email here
Canada's Oldest Person is in Niagara

Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates honoured Burd Sisler in the Ontario legislature, noting Burd's large family including great, great grandchildren
Man Charged with Manslaughter After Fight

Police say victim was in hospital for months fighting traumatic head injury
EV Chargers in Port Colborne

4 are set up
Grant Approval for Welland Hospital

The Ontario government announcing the money to get redevelopment underway, MPP Jeff Burch has pressed for this