Police respond to multiple incidents during Canada Day across Waterloo Region
Police say they responded to a high volume of calls during Canada Day celebrations across Waterloo Region.
Between 4:30 p.m. on July 1 and midnight, Waterloo Regional Police say officers were dispatched to incidents in Victoria Park and throughout downtown Kitchener.
Officials say they responded to disturbances, noise complaints, fireworks violations, mischief, and public intoxication, as hundreds gathered in public spaces to celebrate the holiday.
Victoria Park was closed around 10 p.m. to help disperse large crowds.
Police say fireworks were seized from multiple youths, and a 17-year-old was arrested for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Several trespassing charges were laid under the Trespass to Property Act, and investigations into other incidents remain ongoing.
Officers from multiple units, including the Public Order Unit and Community and Youth Engagement Unit, were deployed to assist with crowd and safety management.
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