Waterloo man arrested after damaging property: WRPS

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By Josh Goeree

Posted Oct 26, 2025 06:06:39 AM.

Last Updated Oct 27, 2025 11:08:32 AM.

Regional police have arrested a Waterloo man after an incident involving property damage.

Saturday morning, around 10:30 a.m., police responded to the area of Woolwich Street in Waterloo after receiving reports of a man allegedly damaging residential property.

Officers arrived at the scene and placed a 37-year-old male under arrest.

He now faces multiple charges, including two counts of mischief under $5,000, theft under $5,000 and resisting arrest.

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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