Restricted firearm, drugs seized in Kitchener traffic stop
Posted Mar 2, 2026 08:33:56 AM.
Last Updated Mar 2, 2026 10:59:47 AM.
Two people are now facing a long list of charges following what began as a traffic stop for a suspected suspended driver in Kitchener.
It was on Sunday afternoon, around 2 p.m., when officers on proactive patrol spotted that vehicle in the Ardelt and Hansen avenues area of Kitchener, initiating a vehicle stop.
The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the vehicle’s two occupants, a 41-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, both from Kitchener.
Officers seized the vehicle and found quantities of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl and prescription medication. Also found in the vehicle were a number of weapons, including a restricted firearm, a knife, a modified baseball bat and pepper spray.
Both suspects were held for a bail hearing, facing charges including:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (three counts)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (two counts)
- Unauthorized possession of firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon
- Possession of a firearm knowing its possession
- Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle
- Disobeying order of court
- Driving while under suspension
- Possession of an identity document
Anyone with information that could assist police in their investigation is asked to call 519-570-9777.
Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online.
