PORT COLBORNE, Ontario — A 27-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of a body at a Port Colborne residence and a subsequent hours-long police manhunt on Wednesday.
According to the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), officers were first called to a home on Fares Street, where they found a man deceased under circumstances that remain under investigation. Detectives quickly identified a potential armed suspect, prompting an urgent response throughout the community.
Authorities said the suspect, Brady Neff, fled the scene and was believed to be armed and dangerous. Police advised residents in the Mitchell Street area to remain indoors, and local schools were temporarily placed on hold-and-secure as a precaution while officers conducted searches.
At approximately 3:00 p.m., officers located and arrested Neff without incident near Killaly Street East and Welland Street. He is facing weapons-related charges and remains in custody.
Neff is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the St. Catharines courthouse.
Police have not yet released the identity of the deceased individual pending notification of next of kin. The Niagara Regional Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009417. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers of Niagara by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.