Investigation ongoing after convicted killer from Waterloo Region escaped for 5 days
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested a high-risk registered sex offender under the strength of a Canada-Wide Warrant. On Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, HRPS officers located an unoccupied vehicle registered to 66-year-old Christopher Watts, of Waterloo Region, parked at LaSalle Park in Burlington. Watts was...
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Police investigating after hate-motivated graffiti found on Woolwich home
Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a hate-motivated incident in Woolwich. On June 11, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., police received a report of graffiti at a residence in the area of Dolman Street. The graffiti included hate-motivated writing. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with informatio...
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WRPS saw over 50% drop in drug seizures, human trafficking charges in 2025: report
The region is beginning to learn more about how it has changed over the past year, particularly when it comes to the crimes being committed and the efforts of Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). It comes as the local service has released details on its 2025 Annual Report, covering the list of crimes, actions, and ...
Jun 11, 2026
Waterloo man charged in child exploitation investigation
Waterloo Regional Police have charged a Waterloo male as part of an investigation involving child sexual abuse and exploitation material. In May 2026, WRPS' Cybercrime-Internet Child Exploitation Unit conducted an investigation involving the luring of children, making child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and m...
Jun 11, 2026
