NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
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At around 9 p.m. on March 9, officers on proactive patrol observed a male, driving a vehicle while disqualified, in the area of Weber Street East and Fergus Avenue in Kitchener. The male was also wanted on outstanding warrants. Prior to officers being able to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle fled the area at a high rate of speed.
Later, at approximately 2 a.m. on March 10, officers located the vehicle and driver in the area of Concession Street and Christopher Drive and placed him under arrest.
As a result of the investigation, officers located and seized a vehicle, Canadian currency, ammunition, and suspected fentanyl and psilocybin, worth an estimated $16,500.
The male, a 34-year-old from Kitchener, was charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (two counts)
- Careless storage of ammunition
- Drive while disqualified
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Possession of ammunition contrary to order
The accused was held in police custody 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.
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