Waterloo Regional Police Service

Police to conclude investigation into Kitchener death

olaf — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:36:29 +0000

For Immediate Release: February 22, 2012

Waterloo Region, Ontario – On Monday February 20, 2012, emergency services responded to Perkell Place in Kitchener and found a deceased male inside a residence.

The initial investigation of the scene caused concern for police and the Coroner’s office. In turn, Homicide investigators became involved to look further into the circumstances of the incident.

Incident Reports for February 22, 2012

olaf — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:29:15 +0000

Major Incident Summaries
Published : Wednesday February 22, 2012@ 10:26

Incident # 12-041565 Type : Proactive Initiative/Enforcement
CONCESSION ST, CAMBRIDGE ON
On February 21, 2012, police conducted a proactive road safety enforcement initiative in Cambridge.

Just before 11am, officers stopped a vehicle on Concession Street to check on the sobriety of the driver. As a result, the driver was arrested at the scene and held for evaluation by a qualified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer.

Missing Person- Raina Rishiraj, 13 years- LOCATED

olaf — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:55:10 +0000

Missing person Raina RISHIRAJ, 13 years of age, of Kitchener has been located unharmed. Investigators thank media and the community for their assistance.

Children's Safety Village Children's Hero Awards

olaf — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:34:28 +0000

Event date:

Sat, 2012-05-26 11:00 - 13:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--February 20, 2012

ANNUAL CHILDREN’S HERO AWARDS; LOOKING FOR YOUNG HEROES

Cambridge, Ontario-- The Waterloo Region Children’s Safety Village is proud to host their Annual Children’s Hero Awards.

Children's Safety Village Call for Nominations

olaf — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:29:59 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--February 20, 2012

ANNUAL CHILDREN’S HERO AWARDS; LOOKING FOR YOUNG HEROES

Cambridge, Ontario-- The Waterloo Region Children’s Safety Village is proud to host their Annual Children’s Hero Awards.

Music 4 the Missing

olaf — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:09:58 +0000

The next Music 4 the Missing public awareness event will be held in Kitchener on March 10, 2012. For more information, click here to visit the Music 4 the Missing website.

Public Advisory- Police and community working together in crime prevention

olaf — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:07:03 +0000

For Immediate Release: February 21, 2012

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are currently investigating numerous incidents in which young victims were approached by groups and robbed of their personal electronic devices and other valuables.

Police crime analysis has revealed that incidents of this type tend to escalate during school breaks and holidays. In addition, investigation has revealed that some robberies occurred after the location of house parties and social gatherings were posted on social media.

Police investigate suspicious death in Kitchener

olaf — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:03:32 +0000

For Immediate Release: February 20, 2012

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate the death of an elderly Kitchener resident.

Just after 5:00 am on Monday February 20, 2012, emergency services responded to Perkell Place and found a deceased male inside a residence.

The investigation by Central Division Detectives is continuing with the assistance of the Homicide Branch.

The body was removed from the scene and taken to Hamilton pending a post mortem examination.

Incident Reports for February 21, 2012- UPDATE

olaf — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:35:15 +0000

Major Incident Summaries
Published : Tuesday February 21, 2012@ 13:10

Incident # 12-041261 Type : Offensive Weapons
WALNUT STREET, KITCHENER
On February 21, 2012 just after midnight, a traffic stop was conducted by a member of the Waterloo Regional Police K-9 Unit.

As a result of further investigation, a 28 year old Toronto man was found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun.

The male has been charged with 7 firearms-related offences and was held for a bail hearing.

Police investigate suspicious death in Kitchener

Alana.Holtom@wrps.on.ca — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:13:36 +0000

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate the death of an elderly Kitchener resident.

Just after 5:00 am on Monday, February 20, 2012, emergency services responded to Perkel Place and found a deceased male inside a residence.

The investigation by Central Division Detectives is continuing with the assistance of the Homicide Branch.

The body was removed from the scene and taken to Hamilton pending a post mortem examination.

Police continue attempts to contact next of kin.