Police arrest St. Catharines man accused of killing his stepson

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Niagara’s police chief credits news and social media for the arrest of Justin Kuijer, the 43-year-old St. Catharines man wanted in the murder of his stepson and an attack on a bank employee last week.

Niagara police say Justin Kuijer was “arrested without incident” in Kenora, Ont. around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday after a tip was received from a citizen.

Homicide Detective Sergeant Brian Bleich, the lead investigator in the case said in a news release, “We would like to thank the public, the media, and our law enforcement partners for their continued support over the last few days. Their efforts have led to the capture of Kuijer, and some small semblance of closure for the victims and their families.”

Officers found Kuijer sitting alone inside the 2009 Pontiac Montana van police allege he fled in at a Walmart paking lot.

A Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued Monday for Kuijer in connection with the stabbing as well as the second-degree murder of his stepson Nathan Dumas.

Seven-year-old Nathan was rushed to hospital on Friday after he was found critically injured inside his St. Catharines apartment. He died early Saturday morning.

Police say the female bank employee is still in hospital, but is expected to make a full recovery.