Categories
Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Masked Gang Assaults School Faculty Member – #MasksR4Criminals

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police has arrested and charged a youth for assault with a weapon at a public school in the city of Kitchener. On December 19, 2024 a group of youths all wearing face mask entered the school and was asked to leave by faculty. One of the youths grabbed a fire […]

Categories
Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Two Males Arrested After a Firearm Trafficking Investigation

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two males in connection to a firearms trafficking investigation. On December 18, 2024, members of the Drugs and Firearms Unit arrested two local males after completing an investigation. A 32-year-old Cambridge male has been arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled […]

Categories
Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Waterloo Regional Police Respond to Another Shooting

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred at a Cambridge residence. On December 18, 2024, at approximately 7:45 a.m., police responded to reports of residential property damage caused by a firearm in the area of Munch Avenue and Sekura Street. There are no reports of any physical injuries and […]

Categories
Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Police Warn Business Owners

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are warning business owners to be safe after police responded to multiple break and enters. Between December 16 and December 17, police have responded to several break and enters in the region. In many of the incidences, the suspects forcefully made entry by either breaking windows or doors during early […]

Categories
Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Armed Robbery at Cambridge Centre Mall – Suspects At Large

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a robbery at a Cambridge mall. On December 16, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., police responded to reports of a jewelry store robbery at Cambridge Centre Mall on Hespeler Road. Three unknown masked males entered the business armed with hammers, smashed the display cases and stole merchandise. The […]

Categories
Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Teens Arrested After Stabbing Prank

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have charged two youths after a misleading call was made to 9-1-1. On December 15, 2024, at approximately 7:20 a.m., police received a report of a stabbing incident that had taken place in Kitchener’s Victoria Park. Through extensive investigation, it was determined that the alleged stabbing did not take place […]

Categories
Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Police Continue to Investigate Pedestrian Collision in Cambridge

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police’s Traffic Services Unit is investigating a pedestrian collision in Cambridge. On December 14, 2024, at approximately 11:25 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a SUV and a pedestrian at the intersection of Ainslie Street North and Main Street. The pedestrian, a 61-year-old male was transported […]

Categories
Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

WRPS Arrest Three Individuals in Waterloo Distraction Theft

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested three individuals in connection to a distraction theft in Waterloo. On December 13, 2024, at approximately 5:20 p.m., police responded to a store in the area of Erb Street West and Fischer-Hallman Road after an employee recognized two females believed to be involved in a series of […]

Categories
Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Another Motorcyclist Airlifted To Hospital

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Service Unit is continuing to investigate a serious collision involving a motorcycle in Cambridge. On May 10, 2024, at approximately 2:25 p.m., emergency services responded to a collision involving a Nissan SUV and a motorcycle on King Street East. The driver of the motorcycle, a 64-year-old Cambridge male, […]

Categories
Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

$1.4 Million Fraud – One Arrested

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police Service has arrested and charged a male in connection to a large-scale investment fraud investigation. In March 2023, investigators from WRPS’ General Investigations Unit – Commercial Fraud began an investigation into an ongoing investment fraud. Throughout the 14-month-long investigation, WRPS investigators collaborated with other agencies, including the Financial Transactions […]