Waterloo Regional Police Service
45 Columbia Street East N2J 4N7 Waterloo, ON, Canada

From all of us at WRPS, Merry Christmas! We hope you have a joyful and fun-filled day at home with your loved ones. Thank you to all emergency service members who are working today to ensure we all stay safe throughout Waterloo Region.... #HomeForTheHolidays

Multiple 9-1-1 calls have been coming into dispatch. There is a strange, unusual suspect you just have to catch. More details: https://bit.ly/3lUfJP9

Yesterday a victim was robbed after they arranged to sell property through an online buy & sell site. When making these transactions, meet in public and well-lit locations. Bring a friend. If it appears suspicious, call police immediately. Details here: https://bit.ly/3hfFqcd

Last night, Central patrol officers conducted a RIDE program near Fairway Rd & Wilson Ave in Kitchener. Festive RIDE programs have commenced throughout @RegionWaterloo. Drivers are reminded to #takethepledge and #DriveSober. If you suspect an impaired driver, please call 911.

Paying our respects to OPP Constable Marc Hovingh as his body is escorted from Toronto to Manitoulin Island. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends, colleagues, and community. #HeroesInLife

Whatever you are up to this weekend, we hope you take a moment to be #OneOfAKind. A small act of kindness can leave a lasting impact on someone. Please consider taking part in our Kindness Campaign and helping our community through these tough times.... https://bit.ly/2IOc48a See more

Gun and ammunition seized after officers conducted a high-risk warrant at a Kitchener motel on Weber Street this afternoon. Two people have been arrested. The investigation remains ongoing and a police presence is expected to last throughout the evening.

Today we take a moment to pause and reflect on the passing of Constable Marc Hovingh, an OPP member who was tragically killed in the line of duty on November 19, 2020. #HeroesInLife and #halfmastforMarc.

Kaitlyn’s letter to Santa got a little lost along its way to the North Pole but, don’t worry, we made sure to get it to him before Christmas. We also stopped by to drop off an early Christmas surprise and to make sure she knew Santa saw her list Happy Holidays to all!

This year, 8-year-old Jane is helping her family fill 20 backpacks with essential items in lieu of exchanging gifts this holiday season and donating them to community organizations. Thank you for being #OneOfAKind and giving back to those in need.

A 40-year-old male and a 34-year-old female both from Kitchener now face several criminal code & drugs and firearms-related charges after police conducted a high-risk search warrant at a Kitchener motel on Weber Street. Police seized a loaded handgun, suspected cocaine, meth, and psilocybin. More:https://bit.ly/3m1lSty

At 12:35 p.m., police responded to Concession Rd & Langs Dr in Cambridge for reports of a disturbance. Two males have been transported to hospital. Police believe this to a be targeted incident. Investigators continue to canvas the area. Call police or @WaterlooCrime with info.

"Here mom, let me get that for you," 7-year-old Blair told his mom after cleaning up after a recent wind storm. Thank you Blair for being #OneOfAKind and going out of your way to help others. Please consider taking part in our Kindness Campaign: https://bit.ly/3pVdlLi

Great investigative work by our Central Division Community Oriented Response and Enforcement (CORE) team. Male, 33, arrested in connection to a stolen vehicle. Charged with numerous offences, including theft and possession of suspected fentanyl. More: https://bit.ly/3fhUmFK

A Waterloo male, 20, has been charged with two counts of arson in connection to a joint fire investigation with Waterloo Fire Rescue. The investigation is ongoing. Call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 with information. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Waterloo Crime Stoppers by visiting http://www.waterloocrimestoppers.com/. For the full media release, visit https://bit.ly/38v1bAY.

There will be a heavy police presence in the area of the Nith River in New Hamburg while investigators conduct a comprehensive ground search. The Command Post will be set up at Hillcrest Mennonite Church on Huron Street. Call police at 519-570-9777 with any information.

UPDATE: Kitchener male, 31, has been arrested in connection to the shooting on Westwood Drive in Kitchener. Investigators continue to seek the public's assistance in identifying this male. Anyone with info, contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. More:https://bit.ly/3foRcjs

Help us support families in need this holiday season. After consulting with the Region of Waterloo Public Health, we are happy to announce that the Stuff a Cruiser, in support of the Knights of Columbus Toy Drive will be moving ahead at the following locations.

Today we are flying the trans pride flag at Headquarters to mark Trans Day of Remembrance, to remember and honour those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence. We stand with trans and gender-variant communities and are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive Region for all.

We love hearing stories of kindness during our #OneOfAKind Campaign. Stories like the one shared by siblings Ziad, 7, and Jad, 3. They regularly check in on their senior neighbours, asking if they need groceries and taking them birthday cupcakes.... https://bit.ly/3pVdlLi See more