Waterloo man arrested for allegedly ramming police car in getaway
Posted Apr 29, 2025 09:32:59 AM.
Last Updated Apr 29, 2025 10:26:17 AM.
A Waterloo man is facing thirteen charges after allegedly ramming a police cruiser as he tried to make a getaway in a stolen vehicle.
Waterloo Regional Police say officers used GPS tracking to find the stolen vehicle, a Honda, in a parking lot around Parkside Drive and Northfield Drive West, just before 9:30, Monday morning.
They say the man behind the wheel put the stolen vehicle into reverse, ramming into a police car, before he struck several other parked vehicles.
The suspect then allegedly drove over the curb and across grass, right into oncoming traffic — police called off the chase for safety’s sake.
Officers found the Honda abandoned around King Street North and Northfield Drive, and then found the suspect hiding in a building nearby.
He tried to flee again, on foot this time, but was quickly chased down and arrested.
The 44-year old man from Waterloo is facing a slew of charges related to theft including:
- Theft motor vehicle
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Dangerous operation
- Operation of a conveyance while prohibited (two counts)
- Flight from police
- Fail to remain
- Fail to report accident
- Drive while suspended
- Attempt theft under $5,000 (three counts)
Police said the Honda had been stolen from a lot on Frobisher Drive.
