Crime

Police reporting a dozen vehicle thefts and attempts in just five days

Waterloo regional police (WRPS) are warning vehicle owners to be vigilant in protecting their investment following a car-theft spree over the last week. WRPS report 12 vehicle thefts and attempted theft...

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Waterloo Regional Police Association and board renew five-year contract

As far as contract negotiations go, these wrapped up fairly quickly. The Waterloo Regional Police Services Board (WRPSB) and the Waterloo Regional Police Association (WRPA) have ratified new five year...

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Police recover 2 vehicles connected to fatal shooting of innocent bystander at Hamilton bus stop

Hamilton police say they've recovered two vehicles they believe were involved in the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander at a bus stop on Thursday. Harsimrat Randhawa, 21, was struck by a bullet...

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Suspect on the run after gun pointed at driver in Kitchener

Waterloo regional police are searching for a suspect after a scary situation in Kitchener, that saw a woman followed by another driver, and allegedly staring down a firearm while in her vehicle. On...

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Same teen charged twice for unsafe load on Highway 401

A 19-year-old driver has been charged, and then charged again by the OPP for allegedly driving an unsafe load on Highway 401 by the Cambridge ONroute. Wellington Ontario Provincial Police say it began...

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WRPS expanding CCTV camera use through provincial funding

Waterloo regional police are expanding the use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras with help from provincial funding. The Ministry of the Solicitor General is transferring $100,000 to the regional...
Work continues to find solutions to unsanctioned university street parties

The total numbers are in, and now work is underway to come up with a solution to the unsanctioned street parties in Waterloo's university district. The Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS) Board...
Ainslie Street reopens in Cambridge after pedestrian collision

One person is now in hospital after a serious collision on Monday morning in Cambridge. It was just after 7 a.m. when police shared news on social media of a closure on Ainslie Street South between...
Careless driving charge laid in collision between Hyundai and horse and buggy

A 21-year-old male from Wellesley Township has been charged with careless driving in connection with a serious collision involving a horse and buggy in March. Shortly before 9 a.m. on March 23, emergency...
Collision in Kitchener leads to multi-hour power outage for thousands

There were hours of delays in Kitchener's Forest Heights area after a vehicle struck a hydro pole on Fischer-Hallman impacting a slew of drivers and thousands of residents. It all happened Saturday...