Reports of dangerous driving leads to man being arrested on island
Posted Aug 2, 2026 07:44:06 AM.
Last Updated Aug 2, 2026 01:28:15 PM.
Police were in the Lobsinger Line and Three Bridges Road area on July 30, at 11:00 a.m., responding to a wellbeing check for a man reported to be in distress.
When officers arrived at his location, the Waterloo man fled the area in a vehicle. Police say they did not pursue him.
Not long after, police say they received reports of a vehicle being driven dangerously nearby. In a news release, police added the vehicle nearly hit a pedestrian in the Three Bridge Road and Henry Street area, before driving through a cornfield.
Officials were able to locate the vehicle abandoned close by.
With assistance from WRPS’ Canine Team and a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), officers were able to locate the man.
The man was located and arrested on an island in the Conestogo River.
A 31-year-old Waterloo male has been charged with:
- Dangerous Operation
- Flight From Peace Officer
- Five counts of Operation While Prohibited
- Obstruct peace officer
- Possession of an Identity Document
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