For Immediate Release: July 18, 2012
Waterloo Region, ON – Members of Waterloo Regional Police Strategic and Tactical Services are continuing efforts to locate and remove illegal firearms from the streets of the community and identify those individuals suspected of being involved in the trafficking of guns and ammunition.
Investigators have obtained a warrant for the arrest of a Kitchener male and are appealing to the public for any information.
Joseph David BEVAN, 25 years, is charged with Trafficking Firearms, Unauthorized Possession of a Non-restricted Firearm,
Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition and Breach of Recognizance.
Police consider him to be armed and should not be approached.
Anyone having any information as to his location or recent activities is urged to call Strategic and Tactical Services Guns and Gangs at 519 650 8500 ext. 8711 or Crime Stoppers 1 800 222 8477.
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Media Inquiries:
Inspector Kevin Thaler, Executive Officer
(519) 650-8500 ext. 8713
Olaf Heinzel, Public Affairs Coordinator
(519) 650-8500 ext. 8773