NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
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Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team (DART) arrested a male and seized drugs after locating a stolen vehicle in Kitchener.
On Dec. 31 at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers were on proactive patrol in the area of Victoria Street North and Forfar Avenue and located an unoccupied stolen vehicle. Shortly after, police observed a male approach the vehicle and placed him under arrest.
As a result of the investigation, officers seized suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, a stun gun, and multiple cell phones.
A 30-year-old Kitchener was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of stolen property over $5,000
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a weapon contrary to order
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of suspected methamphetamine
- Fail to comply with court order
The male was held for a bail hearing.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team is committed to the safety of all citizens through proactive initiatives.
Members of the community are reminded that they can report suspicious activity anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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