Niagara Regional Police responded to reports of an armed individual in St. Catharines on Monday, April 29.
Witnesses reported a man brandishing a knife in the area of Church Street and Queenston Street.
Upon arrival, officers pursued the suspect, who attempted to flee towards Niagara Street.
Thanks to the NRPS Real Time Operations Centre, officers were able to track the suspect’s movements using live camera monitoring.
The suspect was apprehended without further incident near Niagara Street and Queenston Street.
39 year old Brian Hamilton of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
No injuries were reported.
