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CTV News
2 days ago
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- CTV News
Wanted woman arrested and drugs seized at Kitchener's Victoria Park
Police have arrested a woman wanted for a number of charges including trafficking, assault and forcible confinement. On Friday, officers with the Waterloo Regional Police Service were on bike patrol in Kitchener's Victoria Park when they spotted and arrested the woman. She was wanted for assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and forcible confinement in connection to an incident that happened in Kitchener on March 20. Police said the woman had also driven way from police in a stolen vehicle during another incident on April 30. Due to that incident, she was wanted for possession for the purpose of trafficking, taking a vehicle without consent, flight from an officer, operation of a conveyance while prohibited, dangerous operation, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. During her arrest, officers said they seized suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription drugs. Police said the approximate street value of the substances comes in at $12,300. The 40-year-old woman was also charged with four counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of break-in instruments.
CTV News
2 days ago
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- CTV News
Early morning shed fire in Woolwich Township
Bridge Street West was partially closed after a shed fire in Woolwich Township, May 30, 2025. Fire crews were on scene of an early morning shed fire behind a home north of Waterloo Friday. In a social media post at 6:10 a.m., the Waterloo Regional Police Service said a portion of Bridge Street West in Woolwich Township was closed for a house fire. Waterloo Fire Rescue told CTV News they got the call at 4:32 a.m. Six trucks from Waterloo Fire and an unspecified number from Woolwich Fire Department attended the scene. Waterloo Fire confirmed the fire was knocked down by 5:15 a.m., with crews still seen on site at 8 a.m. looking for the source of the fire. Police told CTV News no injuries had been reported. One cat was missing from the property after the fire. Woolwich District Fire Chief Arnie Gingrich said it was not found in the aftermath. Waterloo fire said the cause of the fire and the estimated cost of damage was unknown. Bridge Street West was closed from King Street North to McMurray Road.
CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
Law Enforcement Torch run sees a big turnout in support of Special Olympics Ontario
The Law Enforcement Torch Run ended at WRPS headquarters on May 29, 2025. (CTV News/Sidra Jafri) Over 200 participants took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Thursday morning in support of Special Olympics Ontario. Runners, walkers and police officers took multiple routes across Kitchener as part of the event. Their journey ended at the Waterloo Regional Police Service's headquarters in Cambridge. Bill Smith was proud to take part. He was reflecting on what it was like to compete when he was in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, USA. 'I got a gold medal, a silver medal and a fourth-place pin,' said Smith. The goal is to promote inclusion for Special Olympics athletes with the event. 'The athletes inspire the police officers. Their dedication. Their motto 'let me win and if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt 'pretty much explains what this event is all about,' said Derek Spence, Torch Run liaison. The event has been happening since 1987. According to Special Olympics Ontario's website, the Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest public awareness and grassroots fundraising organization for Special Olympics globally.
CBC
4 days ago
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- CBC
Cyclist in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by SUV
A 20-year-old Kitchener man is in an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a Toyota SUV Tuesday evening in the downtown area. Police were called to the intersection of King Street E. and Cedar Street N. just before 6 p.m. for reports of a collision between the SUV and a cyclist. The 38-year-old Kitchener man who was driving the SUV was not injured, police said in a release. The intersection was closed for several hours for the investigation. Police say charges are anticipated in the case. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who have video footage of what happened is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service.
CTV News
4 days ago
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- CTV News
Team-up focuses on safety in downtown Kitchener
The BIA, Waterloo Regional Police and the City of Kitchener are teaming up for a new initiative in downtown Kitchener. CTV's Jeff Pickel has the details.
