WRPS officer charged with breaching probation

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Apr 29, 2021 09:45:00 PM.

Waterloo Regional Police have announced that one of their officers has been charged. 

The 21-year member was convicted on several charges back in 2019, including assault with a weapon. 

On Thursday afternoon, the individual was arrested in connection with an investigation by the London Police Service. 

Police said it was for allegedly breaching a probation term. 

The officer is not being named to protect the victim's identity. They are currently suspended without pay. 

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