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Feb 22, 2012
Police to conclude investigation into Kitchener death

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.

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Feb 22, 2012
Incident Reports for February 22, 2012

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.

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Feb 21, 2012
Missing Person- Raina Rishiraj, 13 years- LOCATED

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

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Feb 21, 2012
Children's Safety Village Call for Nominations

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.

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Feb 21, 2012
Public Advisory- Police and community working together in crime prevention

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.

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Feb 21, 2012
Police investigate suspicious death in Kitchener

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.

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Feb 21, 2012
Incident Reports for February 21, 2012- UPDATE

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.

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Feb 20, 2012
Police investigate suspicious death in Kitchener

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.

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Feb 17, 2012
Incident Reports for February 17, 2012

Major Incident Summaries
Published : Friday February 17, 2012@ 8:34

Incident # 12-037840    Type : Offensive Weapons    
DUNDAS ST N, CAMBRIDGE
On February 16, 2012 between the hours of 0815-1430 unknown suspects entered a residence on Dundas St N in the City of Cambridge and stole numerous firearms including long guns and handguns that were legally stored.

The break-in was reported to police later in the day.

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Feb 16, 2012
Incident Reports for February 16, 2012

Major Incident Summaries
Published : Thursday February 16, 2012@ 13:39

Incident # 12-037398    Type : Robbery    
STANWOOD CRES, WATERLOO
On Thursday February 16, 2012 just before 7am, police responded to a residence on Standwood Cres. in Waterloo for a report of a robbery.

An 70 year old male was approached outside the home by two disguised males. One of the males produced a knife.

The males grabbed an undisclosed quantity of jewelry from the victim’s vehicle.

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