St. Catharines man arrested and charged again for throwing rocks at highway vehicles

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Additional charges have been laid by police towards a man arrested last year for throwing rocks at moving vehicles.

In September 2025, Ontario Provincial Police arrested and charged a 49-year-old man with nine counts of Mischief Endangering Life for allegedly throwing rocks at moving vehicles on highways around Niagara.

The man was arrested again Tuesday, October 6 following reports of rocks being thrown at vehicles near Highway 406 and Glendale Ave on September 18, 2026.

As a result, Ammar Al-Zubaidi from St. Catharines has been charged with two additional counts of Mischief Endangering Life as well as Breach of Recognizance. He remains in custody until his bail hearing on October 14th.

Anyone with information is asked to call Niagara OPP or Crimestoppers.