WRPS Direct Action Response Team Recover Firearms after Arrest in Kitchener

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service's Direct Action Response Team have arrested a 27-year-old Kitchener male in Kitchener. 

On March 29, 2023, police arrested a male in the area of Brybeck Crescent for an outstanding warrant. 

As part of the investigation, police searched a vehicle and found two firearms, which were seized. 

As a result of the investigation, the male was charged with numerous offences, including: 

• Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition 
• Occupy vehicle knowing there is a firearm
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (two counts)
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm (two counts) 
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm (two counts) 
• Careless use of a firearm (two counts)
• Careless storage of a firearm (two counts) 
• Careless storage of ammunition (two counts) 
• Firearm possession contrary to order (two counts) 
• Ammunition possession contrary to order (two counts) 
• Possession of unmarked cigarettes 
• Breach probation 
• Fail to comply with release order (four counts) 

The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing. 

Occ: 23-085325 (917)

Media Inquiries:
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Public Information Unit
519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
publicinfo@wrps.on.ca 

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