Grimsby Male Charged with Indecent Act
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On Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM, uniformed officers with Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) were dispatched to an Indecent Act call near Livingston Avenue and St. Andrews Avenue in the Town of Grimsby.
The call was for a male who was seen committing an indecent act in public while watching his cell phone. Uniformed officers obtained video footage of the male, along with a description from the adult witness. Police searched the area; however, the male fled prior to police attendance.
The investigation was taken over by the 8 District Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB). Detectives were able to identify the male, and on Friday, January 16th, 2026, arrested 37-year-old Arie VAN ES of Grimsby.
VAN ES was charged with the following offences.
- Indecent Act
- Breach of Prohibition Order
VAN ES was held for a bail hearing which took place on Saturday, January 17, 2026.