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Police charge Wellesley man with firearm-related offences
Waterloo Regional Police last week charged a Wellesley Township man after an investigation involving a firearm in Kitchener. On January 19, 2023, at approximately 2:30…
Police issue warning about threatening text fraud incidents
Police are issuing a warning after receiving reports of various threatening text and social media scams throughout Waterloo Region. Since January 1, Waterloo Regional Police…
Snowmobile operator facing multiple charges following year-long investigation
A Toronto man was charged just ahead of the holidays in connection to a collision that occurred almost a year ago. On January 22, 2022,…
Waterloo Regional Police release 2022 Festive R.I.D.E. program results
Waterloo Regional Police this week released figures from the Festive R.I.D.E. (Reducing Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs held between November 17, 2022 and January 2, 2023.…
Police offer simple shopping safety tips to protect your purchases
Noting that stores are now bustling with holiday gift-hunters seeking the right present to place under the tree this holiday season, police warn shoppers to…
Police offer up tips to help prevent package theft
Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it’s also made it a cinch for thieves to steal…
Province provides police with funding for technology upgrade
The Ontario government is providing Waterloo Regional Police Service with $1,794,329 to help fight crime, including auto theft, Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Mike Harris announced last week.…
Waterloo Regional Police warn of distraction thefts
Waterloo Regional Police issued an alert to the public after receiving several reports of distraction theft-related incidents within the region. Between Nov. 16 and 17,…
Holiday season means it’s time for a RIDE
With the holiday season comes the annual “Festive RIDE” program, which kicked off this week and runs through Jan. 2. Drivers can expect to encounter…
Waterloo Regional Police launch new mental-health Crisis Call Diversion Program
Waterloo Regional Police last week announced the implementation of a new Crisis Call Diversion Program (CCD). In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo…
