Two arrested for alleged stabbing on St. Catharines’ Welland Canal Parkway

Niagara police say a taxi driver was stabbed and two people arrested after an incident on the Welland Canal Parkway, south of Glendale Avenue in St. Catharines.

Officers say a man went to the emergency room with stab wounds at around 1:45 a.m.

Investigators determined the man was a taxi driver who had been stabbed by a customer. He is now recovering in hospital after receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

The accused were identified shortly after and police discovered the scene and recovered a weapon.

Police do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public.

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Detectives have charged 29-year-old Daniel Ibarra Vargas of Thorold with aggravated assault and uttering threats.

Officers released the other suspect unconditionally.

The Welland Canal Parkway has since reopened.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009865.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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