Eight People Charged for Violating Emergency Orders in Welland

Tuesday, 12 January 2021 17:33

By Linda Morgan

Niagara Regional Police have charged 8 people for violating COVID-19 emergency regulations.

Around 11:40 this morning, police were called to a Welland residence located near the intersection of Cozy Street and Duncan Street.

Upon arrival, officers noticed multiple people inside the home, clearly contradicting COVID-19 orders.

Four men and four women are facing charges under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act.

They each face a fine of $880.00.

The NRPS is reminding the public to follow the province's emergency order in order to prevent the spread of the virus.

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