Category: Waterloo Regional Police

The Waterloo Regional Police Service has been notified that a sworn member has tested positive for COVID-19.

The officer, who is currently assigned to Central Division, was last at work on December 28, 2020, and is currently self-isolating and following all recommended health guidelines.

All areas where the member worked have been cleaned and sanitized.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service has been working closely with Waterloo Region Public Health to ensure proper contact tracing is undertaken. At this time, it has been determined that no high-risk contact was made with any member of the public. 

Publish Date: Jan 1, 2021
Incident Date: Dec 31, 2020
Location: DUNDAS ST N and CAMBRIDGE ST, CAMBRIDGE ON Canada

On December 31, 2020, at approximately 10:10 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police Service’s South CORE (Community Oriented Response and Enforcement) Team located and arrested a 38-year-old Cambridge male for an outstanding warrant near downtown Galt. Further police investigation revealed the male was breaching several of his release order terms.

The male was also unlawfully in possession of several government identity cards, bank cards, and financial documents, which were seized. As a result of the investigation, the male was charged with 38 criminal code offences, 1 count possession of controlled substance schedule 1, contrary to the Controlled Drug Substance Act, and 1 count of Drive While Under Suspension, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 1, 2021.

Publish Date: Dec 31, 2020
Incident Date: Dec 27, 2020
Location: LOBSINGER LINE, WOOLWICH, ON Canada

On December 30, 2020, Waterloo Regional Police, in consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health, issued a charge under the ROA to members of a church located on Lobsinger Line in Woolwich Township. On December 27, 2020, Waterloo Regional Police responded to the church located on Lobsinger Line in Woolwich Township and observed breaches of the province-wide shutdown restrictions.

On December 26, 2020, the Province placed the Region of Waterloo in shutdown, limiting weddings, funerals and other religious services, rites, or ceremonies where physical distancing can be maintained to 10 people indoors and 10 people outdoors.

As we continue to witness a rise in COVID-19 cases globally, nationally, and locally, the Waterloo Regional Police Service reminds residents to stay home and only leave for essential reasons. We understand that many people have had to make adjustments to the way they live and interact. However, we continue to encourage everyone to practice physical distancing and use a face covering when 2 meters cannot be maintained.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 this holiday season and throughout the shutdown period, stay home as much as possible. Only gather with those in your household and stay connected with friends and family virtually.

The charged members were issued Part III Summons, Contrary to section 10.1 of the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, for a gathering at another prescribed premises, being a place of worship and the number of people in attendance exceeded the number permitted per a continued section 7.0.2 order of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

Publish Date: Dec 30, 2020
Incident Date: Dec 6, 2020
Location: WATERLOO, ON Canada

On December 30, 2020, members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Break, Enter and Vehicle Theft team completed an investigation into two residential break and enters that occurred in Waterloo during the month of December. On December 6, 2020, the suspect allegedly entered an apartment building located on Albert Street in Waterloo and made entry through an insecure front door while the victims were asleep.

The suspect stole personal identity documents, cash, and electronics. On December 16, 2020, the suspect allegedly cut the lock to the rear door of an apartment building on Hemlock Street in Waterloo and forced entry to a unit while the residents were sleeping. The suspect then stole numerous items including electronics and clothing. He later returned to the unit to retrieve property and was confronted by the homeowners. On December 30, 2020, a 39-year-old Waterloo male was arrested and charged in connection to the investigation. He has been charged with several offences, including two counts of break and enter, possession/use stolen credit card, and breach of probation. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Publish Date: Dec 29, 2020
Incident Date: Dec 28, 2020
Location: EDWARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada

On December 28, 2020, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of Edward Street and Johnston Avenue in Cambridge for a report of a robbery. The victim had arranged to sell an item online through a buy and sell website and met with unknown individuals in a nearby parking lot. During the exchanged the victim was approached by two males, one of which was brandishing a gun.

The males robbed the victim and were last seen fleeing on foot. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries. The first suspect has been described as male, white, approximately 6′ tall, with a thin build, wearing black clothing and a dark mask. The race of the second suspect is unknown at this time, however, they have been described as male, approximately 5’5” tall, with a thin build wearing dark clothing and a mask. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Waterloo Regional Police would like to remind the public of the buy and sell exchange zone at North Division, located at 45 Columbia Street in Waterloo. The public is encouraged to use this location when meeting to exchange items. Other safety tips to consider while exchanging items are: bring a friend or let someone know when and where your meeting is taking place, don’t carry a large amount of cash with you, and be wary of the location changing at the last minute.

Publish Date: Dec 29, 2020
Incident Date: Dec 28, 2020
Location: KING ST E and FAIRVIEW AVE, KITCHENER ON Canada

On Monday, December 29, 2020, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of King Street East at Fairview Avenue in Kitchener for a hit and run collision involving a vehicle and a Region of Waterloo Paramedic Service’s Ambulance.

The Ambulance was travelling west on route to the hospital with a patient on board when it was struck by a vehicle travelling east. The impact caused damage along the driver’s side of both vehicles. The Ambulance stopped, however, the other vehicle failed to remain and was last seen travelling east toward Ottawa Street.

The paramedic driving the ambulance suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital in a second Ambulance. The paramedic in the back, along with the patient on board were not injured. King Street was closed to traffic until 10:30 p.m.

The investigation remains ongoing by the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Unit. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information relating to the vehicle involved is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 x8856 or x8791, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Incident #: WA20275535
Publish Date: Dec 24, 2020
Incident Date: Dec 23, 2020
Location: EDWARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada

On December 23, 2020, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police received a report of a robbery in the area of Edward Street and Johnston Avenue in Cambridge. The victim had arranged to sell items online through a buy and sell website and met with unknown males in a public parking lot.

One of the male subjects brandished a shotgun while another fled the area on foot with the victim’s property. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries. The first suspect has been described as male, white, in his mid-20s, approximately 6’0″ tall, with a thin build, and was last seen wearing black clothing and a dark mask.

The second suspect has been described as male, white, in his 50s, approximately 5’5″ tall, with a medium build, and was last seen wearing a lighter jacket, dark pants and a dark mask.

The third suspect has been described as male, brown, in his mid-20s, 5’5″ tall, with a medium build, and was last seen wearing a brown jacket/vest, dark pants, black shoes and a black mask.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Waterloo Regional Police would like to remind the public to meet in well-lit, public locations that are known to have surveillance cameras. Police would also like to encourage you to bring a friend or let someone know when and where your meeting is taking place. Don’t carry a large amount of cash with you and be wary of the location changing at the last minute. If anything appears suspicious, call police immediately.

Publish Date: Dec 21, 2020
Incident Date: Dec 19, 2020
Location: WEBER ST N, WATERLOO, ON Canada

On December 19, 2020, at approximately 1:10 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to a weapon call in a parking lot around Weber Street North and Bridgeport Road East in Waterloo. A male confronted the victim while brandishing a weapon after the victim displayed a sign with anti-COVID-19 vaccination messaging. Police located the suspect in the area and placed him under arrest. As a result of the investigation, a 49-year-old Waterloo male has been charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The accused is scheduled to appear in court in late January 2021.

Publish Date: Dec 21, 2020
Incident Date: Dec 18, 2020
Location: KITCHENER, ON Canada

On December 18, 2020, at approximately 8:55 p.m., members of Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Community Oriented Response Enforcement (CORE) team attempted to stop an older model black Honda CRV for a licence plate infraction.

The unknown driver reversed the vehicle at a high rate of speed, colliding with a police vehicle and damaged gas meters on a nearby building. The driver fled from the parking lot at a high rate of speed and was eventually located by officers in the area of Courtland Avenue East and Shelley Drive in Kitchener. Police engaged the driver in a brief pursuit, but it was discontinued for public safety reasons.

The vehicle was later located abandoned by River Road East in Kitchener. Police searched the area for the driver but did not locate the individual. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have been in the area at the time and has surveillance footage or dash-cam video is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. There were no reported injuries as a result of the incident. Utility services attended to repair the damaged gas meters.

Publish Date: Dec 10, 2020
Incident Date: Dec 8, 2020
Location: EDWARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, ON

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of Edward Street and Johnston Avenue in Cambridge for a report of a robbery. The victim had arranged to sell items online via a buy and sell forum and met with unknown males in a public parking lot. One of the male subjects brandished a weapon and then fled the area on foot with the merchandise. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries. The first suspect has been described as male, black, early to mid-20s, approximately 6’0″ tall, with a thin build, black shoulder-length hair in braids. The race of the second suspect is unknown at this time; however, the male was described as being in his early to mid-20s, approximately 5’8″ tall, with a thin build, wearing dark clothing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.