High-risk offender released from custody, believed to be in Waterloo Region
Posted Nov 2, 2026 03:44:53 PM.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) issued a public alert on Monday about high-risk offender Kevin Koehler who has been released from custody again.
The 62-year-old was the subject of previous warnings in October 2025 and February 2026.
Both times, he was charged and convicted for breaching his release terms.
Koehler was most recently released from custody on Nov. 1, and according to police, he’s “believed” to have returned to the region.
Police say Koehler is bound by certain terms including an 11 p.m. nightly curfew, a ban on alcohol and controlled substances, and a no-contact order for past victims and their family members.
“WRPS’ Offender Management Unit believes Mr. Koehler continues to pose a significant risk to public safety and a high risk to reoffending or breaching his terms,” read the new alert from WRPS.
Koehler’s convictions include manslaughter in 2013, along with criminal negligence causing death, and assault with a weapon.
Waterloo regional police are asking the public to call 911 if anyone witnesses Koehler breaching his release terms.
More information on the public alert can be found by clicking here.
