Four people have been arrested in relation to stabbing and drug charges in St. Catharines.
On Tuesday, January 30th around 1:20pm, Niagara police saw three male suspects in a fight with an 18-year-old man, which escalated to the point where the victim was stabbed.
Detectives immediately intervened and placed the suspects under arrest.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and sustained minor physical injuries.
The suspects were also tied to a case of the trafficking of about $12,000 worth of suspected Fentanyl.
23-year-old Ju-ron Fertilien of St. Catharines was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon, and possession for purpose of trafficking.
A 16-year-old male and 17-year-old male were arrested for similar offences.
Their names aren't being released due to their age.
49-year-old Heather Twinn was arrested on drug trafficking charges, but has since been released.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009130.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.