NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On July 5, 2020, 2 District – Niagara Falls uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) commenced an investigation into a robbery. The robbery had occurred on the property of a hotel in the area of Lundy's Lane and Kalar Road in Niagara Falls.
The investigation determined that a male victim had been approached by two people one of whom was armed with a knife. The pair demanded and was given money from the victim. Officers located the pair along with a third male who was in possession of the victim's property in a hotel room where they were arrested.
The investigation was taken over by Detectives from the 2 District Detective Office.
Melinda Justine Bell (49 years) of Niagara Falls is charged with the alleged offence of:
- Robbery
Michael David Copeland (50 years) of Niagara Falls is charged with the alleged offences of:
- Robbery
- Possession of a Controlled Schedule 1 Substance (Fentanyl)
Timothy William Morin (45 years) of Niagara Falls is charged with the alleged offence of:
- Possession of Stolen Property
Bell and Copeland were held in custody pending a bail hearing on July 5, 2020. Morin was released from custody on a Form 10 Undertaking with a court date of Sept. 9, 2020.
The victim was not injured.
A room in the hotel was held as a crime scene. Detectives applied for and received judicial authorization to collect evidence within the room. The room was subsequently released.
Anyone with information is asked contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, ext. 2200.
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