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Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Police identify man they want to speak to in fatal hit and run at Charles Daley Park
Homicide detectives have identified the man they are looking to speak with in relation to Thursday's fatal hit and run collision at Lincoln's Charles Daley that resulted in an 82-year-old St. Catharines being struck by his own car. On Thursday, the victim, Larry Pearce, arrived at the park around 9 a.m. and was there for about 40 minutes. Niagara Regional Police said at the time it's believed he was driving out of the park when he stopped at the front entrance and interacted with an unknown suspect or suspects. Police said Pearce got out of his vehicle, at which point a suspect got in the driver's seat. Pearce stood in front of the vehicle to prevent him from leaving and he fell to the ground during this confrontation, said police. The suspect drove away with the victim's 2012 silver Honda CRV with Ontario licence plate 24FS30. At the time it was taken, it was equipped with two roof racks. The car was last seen getting onto the QEW Niagara-bound from Seventh Street at about 9:44 a.m. Pearce died from his injuries Friday. Early Sunday, police put out an update with a description of the man they would like to speak to in relation to the incident. Police said the man was seen in the park Thursday morning and was accompanied by a pitbull-style dog, which was white with black and brown markings, on a green leash. Later Sunday, police said assistance from the public enabled them to identify him as Davy Rocchetti, 50, of no fixed address. He has outstanding warrants for an unrelated matter, including mischief under $5,000, theft under $5,000, three counts of operation while prohibited, and fail to comply with probation. Detectives ask anyone with information on Rocchetti's whereabouts to call the police and to call 911 immediately without approaching him if he is seen. Police said they wish to speak with him about any information he may have about the ongoing homicide investigation and encourage him to contact legal counsel and turn himself into the police to address his outstanding warrants. They are also asking for people to keep an eye out for Pearce's vehicle. Police ask anyone with information to call 905-688-4111 , option 3, ext. 1009450. Information can be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or going to . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Police looking to identify man in incident that saw St. Catharines senior killed by own car in hit and run
Homicide detectives are looking to identify and speak with a man in Thursday's hit-and-run case in Lincoln Charles Daley Park which saw an 82-year-old St. Catharines man die in hospital from his injuries. In a news release, Niagara Regional Police said the man is described as white, with a darker complexion, believed to be in his late 30s to 60s, wearing a blue checkered or plaid shirt. Police said the man was seen in the park Thursday morning and was accompanied by a pitbull-style dog, which was white with black and brown markings, on a green leash. The victim, Larry Pearce, arrived at the park around 9 a.m. Thursday and was there for about 40 minutes. Niagara Regional Police are looking for a 2012 silver Honda CRV with Ontario license plate 24FS30. The release said he fell to the ground and the driver fled in his 2012 silver Honda CRV with Ontario licence plate 24FS30. The car was last seen getting onto the QEW Niagara-bound from Seventh Street at approximately 9:44 a.m. Pearce died from his injuries Friday. Detectives are looking to speak with anyone who was in the park Thursday between 6 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. and asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam, cellphone or surveillance footage recorded between 9:35 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. on Thursday to come forward. They are also asking for people to keep an eye out for Pearce's vehicle. Police ask anyone with information to call 905-688-4111 , option 3, ext. 1009450. Information can be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or going to . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
St. Catharines senior killed by own car in hit and run. Homicide unit investigating
Homicide detectives have taken over a hit-and-run case in Lincoln after an 82-year-old St. Catharines man died in hospital from his injuries Friday. In a news release, Niagara Regional Police said the victim, Larry Pearce, arrived at Charles Daley Park around 9 a.m. Thursday and was there for about 40 minutes. When leaving the park, police believe Pearce stopped and engaged with unknown suspect(s) near the main entrance at North Service Road. After Pearce got out of his vehicle, the suspect(s) took his car. He stood in front of it to prevent them from leaving. Niagara Regional Police are looking for a 2012 silver Honda CRV with Ontario license plate 24FS30. The release said he fell to the ground and the driver fled in his 2012 silver Honda CRV with Ontario licence plate 24FS30. The car was last seen getting onto the QEW Niagara-bound from Seventh Street at approximately 9:44 a.m. Detectives are looking to speak with anyone who was in the park Thursday between 6 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. and asking anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam, cellphone, or surveillance footage recorded between 9:35 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. on Thursday to come forward. They are also asking for people to keep an eye out for Pearce's vehicle. Police ask anyone with information to call 905-688-4111 , option 3, ext. 1009450. Information can be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or going to . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
82-year-old man fatally struck by driver who stole his vehicle at Niagara area park
Charles Daley Park is seen in this undated photo. (Town of Lincoln) An 82-year-old St. Catharines man is dead after he was struck and killed by someone who stole his vehicle. Niagara police say Larry Pearce was sitting in his vehicle at Charles Daley Park in Lincoln near the QEW and North Service Road between 9 and 9:40 a.m. on July 18. Investigators believe he was driving out of the park when he stopped and engaged in an interaction with an unknown suspect near the front entrance. During that encounter, police say Pearce exited his 2012 silver Honda CRV and the suspect got into the driver's seat. Police say Pearce stood in front of his vehicle in an attempt to prevent the suspect from leaving with it, but he was hit and fell to the ground. The suspect then fled in the Honda. Pearce succumbed to his injuries in the hospital later that day. The CRV was last seen heading Niagara-bound on the QEW near Seventh Street and has an Ontario license plate reading 24FS30 and a fire service emblem. larry pearce stolen vehicle Larry Pearce's stolen 2012 silver Honda CRV has an Ontario license plate reading 24FS30 and a fire service emblem. Detectives are searching for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have dashcam, cellphone, or surveillance footage recorded between 9:35 and 9:45 a.m. Police are also looking to speak with anyone who was at the park Thursday morning between the hours of 6:00 and 9:00 a.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009450, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
