Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault in Kitchener.
On May 20, 2025, at approximately 2 a.m., a female was sexually assaulted at an establishment in the area of Queen Street South and Charles Street East.
The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.
The suspect is described as a Black male wearing a green shirt and pants.
The investigation is ongoing by WRPS’ Major Crime Unit.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a series of disturbance calls in Kitchener.
On May 19, 2025, between approximately 8 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., police received numerous reports of people setting off fireworks towards members of the public and police officers in Victoria Park and throughout downtown Kitchener.
Police and City of Kitchener Bylaw responded to incidents including disturbances, large crowds of people blocking roadways, and fireworks being shot by people walking and by people in moving vehicles.
Hundreds of people were gathered throughout the park and downtown areas of Kitchener. To ensure public safety and the dispersal of the crowds, Victoria Park was closed.
Waterloo Regional Police mobilized resources from across the organization in addition to calling in resources from members of the Ontario Provincial Police to assist.
There were no physical injuries reported.
One 14-year-old youth was arrested and charged with Mischief- Interfere in relation to a fireworks incident.
A 17-year-old male youth was arrested and charged with setting off fireworks into a large group of people. Officers seized three imitation firearms as part of the investigation. The male was charged with Mischief- Interfere, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (three counts), and Carry Concealed Weapon.
An 18-year-old male was arrested and charged in a separate incident with Mischief- Interfere and Causing a Disturbance after setting off fireworks from a moving vehicle.
In a separate incident, officers were called to area of St. Andrews Street and Southwood Drive in Cambridge for reports of a robbery at a business. At approximately 9:30 p.m., three suspects attended a convenience store and stole fireworks. The suspects threw rocks and shot fireworks at several victims in the area while in the parking lot before fleeing. Minor injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 4499.
Video footage can be submitted to police via the evidence submission portal link:
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a person on person robbery in Cambridge.
On February 12, 2025, police responded for reports of a robbery in the area of Hollywood Court and Birmingham Drive.
The victim was selling an item from an online marketplace and arranged to meet with the suspects. When the victim met with the suspects, an altercation took place and the suspects left with the property.
Minor physical injuries were reported.
Police are looking to identify the two individuals in the images who are connected to the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 extension 6370, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
Waterloo Region, Ontario –Waterloo Regional Police have charged a male for multiple drug and firearm related offences in Kitchener.
On April 30, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Central Neighbourhood Police officers were on proactive patrol in the area of King Street East and Scott Street.
While on patrol, officers located a male who was wanted for previous criminal offences. The male fled from officers.
During the search for the suspect, which included the use of the Service’s canine unit, a firearm and a large quantity of suspected drugs were located.
The K-9 Unit was able to track a suspect hiding underneath a vehicle and an arrest was made.
An 18-year-old male from Kitchener is being charged with multiple criminal offences including:
Escape lawful custody
Possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose
Carry concealed weapon
Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking schedule I substance
Waterloo Region, Ontario –WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit is investigating a serious collision involving a single motor vehicle in Kitchener.
On April 12, 2025, at approximately 11:10 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving a Hyundai sedan on Ottawa Street South near Strasburg Road.
The Hyundai left the roadway striking a hydro pole, fence, and eventually a structure in the backyard of a nearby residential home.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 26-year-old male from Kitchener, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to an out of region hospital. A 29-year-old female passenger in the vehicle sustained minor injuries.
A section of Ottawa Street South was closed for a lengthy period of time for the investigation and hydro repairs.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 extension 8856.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com
Waterloo Region, Ontario –WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit is investigating a serious collision involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian.
On April 12, 2025, at approximately 6:10 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a Toyota pickup truck and a pedestrian at the intersection of University Avenue East and Weber Street North in Waterloo.
The driver of the Toyota, a 53-year-old male from Waterloo, was not injured. The pedestrian, a 32-year-old female from Waterloo suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
A portion of Weber Street North was closed for several hours for the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 extension 8856.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a male after a break and enter and sexual assault with a weapon in Cambridge.
On March 11, 2025, at approximately 12:15 a.m., police responded to reports of a sexual assault at a business in the area of Eagle Street North and Hespeler Road.
An unknown male gained entry through a drive-thru window and sexually assaulted two employees who were in the business at the time. The male used a weapon during the altercation which resulted in the employees suffering minor non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers quickly responded to the location where the male was located and arrested.
The 32-year-old Cambridge male has been charged with multiple offences including sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, and break enter.
The male was held in police custody for a bail hearing.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a youth after a weapon call at a Kitchener mall.
On March 8, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., police received reports of a male youth brandishing a baseball bat and a firearm. The incident took place in the area of Fairway Road South and Wilson Avenue.
There were no reports of any physical injuries.
Upon arrival, police located the male and arrested him. The officers located a BB gun replica of a firearm.
The male was charged with two counts of weapon for a dangerous purpose and three counts of breaching a judicial order.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested three youths after an armed robbery in Kitchener.
On March 5, 2025, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in the area of Duke Street East and Frederick Street.
Three masked males entered the store armed with knives and stole merchandise.
Officers located two of the suspects nearby and placed them under arrest. The third suspect was arrested shortly after 6 p.m.
No physical injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, two 14-year-old males from Waterloo and a 15-year-old male from Cambridge were charged with:
Robbery with a weapon
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Disguise with intent
The accused parties were held for a bail hearing.
The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ Robbery Team and additional charges are anticipated.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police responded to a collision involving a pedestrian in Woolwich Township.
On March 3, 2025, at approximately 7:40 p.m., police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the area of Airport Road and Fountain Street North.
The pedestrian was part of a labour dispute in the area at the time of the incident. The driver of the motor vehicle struck the pedestrian as they were proceeding past picketers.
There were no reports of any physical injuries.
The driver was stopped by police and arrested for dangerous driving.
For public safety reasons, WRPS advised the public to avoid the area for the safety of the group and drivers.
WRPS’ Police Liaison Team continue to work with involved parties to preserve the peace, prevent offences, and enforce the law.
