ROAD CLOSURE: Union Street East in Waterloo is closed between Herbert Street and Bowman Street as emergency services respond to a residential fire. Please avoid the area and find an alternate route. WA24234214 (924)

Our Intelligence Services Branch has charged a Cambridge male with 17 offences in connection to a stolen motor vehicle investigation. More: wrps.info/4gbK4pA Charges include 10 counts of failing to comply with release orders and undertakings. The accused was held in

Officers continue to be out across the Region today to keep an eye on school zones as students get out from the first day of classes. #backtoschool

Join Pete and Rachel from our Recruiting Outreach Team at Waterloo Fest today! Date: September 4th Time: 4 - 7 p.m. Location: Waterloo Public Square, Willis Way and King Street South Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Police arrest a 13-year-old Cambridge male after a series of break and enters in Cambridge from August 13 to September 2. Details: wrps.info/3MyRZ2P The youth is scheduled to appear in court in October 2024. WA24222132 (913)

Emergency services respond to a residential fire in the area of Preston Parkway and Parkview Crescent in Cambridge. Details: wrps.info/3B0oJzi Cambridge Fire Department is continuing the investigation. WA24234443 (924)

With students returning to school, we are reminding motorists to ensure they reduce their speeds and refrain from driving while distracted. Please drive with care and be alert in school zones. For more details, click wrps.info/3z3SCOA #BacktoSchool2024

We are continuing to investigate a report of an assault on the LRT near Kitchener City Hall. More: wrps.info/3MuIEJo An unknown male threw an item and yelled derogatory comments at a female victim. No physical injuries were sustained. WA24233726 (907)

Officers are continuing to conduct proactive traffic enforcement in areas of concern in the Region, including in school zones 🚸 and at stop sign 🛑 controlled intersections. #BackToSchool2024 #RoadSafety #CommunitySafety #YouAskedWeListened

UPDATE: WRPS officers have arrested a wanted male after a traffic stop in Kitchener. Christopher Lougheed, 44, from Kitchener, was wanted on multiple charges, including nine counts of failure to comply with a release order. More: wrps.info/4bvIFrM The accused was held

The Waterloo Regional Police Service Board is encouraging members of Waterloo Region to provide their input into the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s 2025 Budget. Learn more: wrps.info/4eeoKxR

Thanks to Mohawk College News for welcoming our Recruiting Outreach Team to speak with students in the Advanced Police Studies Program about a career in policing at WRPS!

Join us for a pop-up recruitment event on September 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Coffee Culture (138 Main Street, Cambridge). Meet our recruiters, learn about the application process, and ask any questions you may have. Be sure to drop by and say hello!

Tonight, we launched our fall Citizens Police Academy class for 2024. The class was welcome by our Chief and had presentations from our EDI and PIO unit. The class will continue for 11 more weeks learning about our service and how we work to keep the community safe. Visit us

Our General Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate a stabbing in Uptown Waterloo. More: wrps.info/47f7JkS A 26-year-old male sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370, or to remain

Direct Action Response Team officers seized drugs, a loaded handgun, and brass knuckles after arresting a suspended driver in Waterloo. More: wrps.info/47fmQee A 45-year-old Cambridge male has been charged with 10 criminal offences and held for a bail hearing. WA24235754