Suspect Breaks Into Home and Threatens to Kill Woman with Knife in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 1500 block of Centre Avenue for a reported subject with a knife around 5am on July 12th.

Upon arrival, officers were met outside by the victim who identified herself and began to explain what occurred.

She said that a male known to her as Darius Washington entered her apartment through an unlocked front door and threatened to kill her with a knife.

He entered the apartment with the knife already in hand. Once face to face with her, he told the victim that he was going to kill her.

A short scuffle ensued and Washington left the home and dropped the knife outside. Officers did observe the broken chair and located the knife in the front yard. Washington was given a property receipt after the knife was secured as evidence.

Neither party claimed to have any injuries.

The police report did not describe what Washington’s motivation was for threatening to end the victim’s life. However, it is possible that they were in some sort of relationship and when Washington was rejected, he retaliated.

Washington was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was charged with Menacing 2nd, Burglary 1st, and Criminal Mischief.

No further information is available at this time.

Suspect Breaks Into Home and Threatens to Kill Woman with Knife in Niagara Falls