Friday, April 19, 2024

Dispute leads to stabbing in Niagara Falls, 4 people charged

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Niagara police say four people are facing charges after a dispute turned violent in Niagara Falls.

Officers were called to a home in the area of Sinnicks Ave. and Thorold Stone Rd. around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Police say four people were found outside the home including a man who had been “minorly” stabbed.

Paramedics transported two of the four people to hospital with minor injuries before the entire group was brought to a Niagara police station.

Alan Wheelock, 37, has been charged with assault with a weapon and two counts of assault.

Police also charged Frank Messina Jr., 38, and Frank Messina Sr., 60, with assault and Cathy Timco, 56, was charged with obstruct police.

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