Police release name of man found dead in Niagara Region

Police have released the name of a man found dead on a roadside in Niagara Region on the weekend.

The man was found on a grassy area in the Forkes Road and Highway 140 area of Port Colborne on Saturday afternoon, Niagara Regional Police said on Sunday.

Police have identified the man as 38-year-old Daniel Sanvido and said he was the victim of a homicide.

There was no further information provided. Police don’t believe there is a threat to the public at this time.

Anyone with information or who may have had contact with Sanvido in the last week leading up to his death should contact Detective Sergeant Shawn Briggs at (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009103

People can provide information anonymously with Crime Stoppers of Niagara or call 1-800-222-8477.  Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.