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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Traffic stop near airport uncovers ‘significant' amount of suspected drugs, imitation firearm
Police said an investigation following a traffic stop in Woolwich Township led to the seizure of an imitation firearm—believed to be an Airsoft handgun—and a "significant quantity" of suspected illicit drugs. (WRPS) Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a 31-year-old Kitchener man wanted on an outstanding warrant and laid additional charges following a traffic stop in Woolwich Township. At approximately 8 p.m. Friday, officers conducted the stop near the Waterloo Regional Airport. The passenger of the vehicle was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for criminal harassment and two counts of breach of probation. Police said a subsequent investigation led to the seizure of an imitation firearm—believed to be an Airsoft handgun—and a 'significant quantity' of suspected illicit drugs. As a result, the man is now facing additional charges, including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and breach of probation.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
Waterloo woman dead following crash in Woolwich Township
A 73-year-old woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Woolwich Township on Monday. A 73-year-old woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Woolwich Township on Monday. First responders were called to the area of Sawmill Road East and Arthur Street South around 4:45 p.m. Waterloo Region Police said the crash happened between a sedan and an SUV. A white vehicle was seen significantly damaged off the side of the road around 7 p.m. The woman was pronounced dead on scene, while a 19-year-old man from Woolwich Township was sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The area was closed for investigation. Police have asked anyone who saw or has video of the crash to call them at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
CTV News
30-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Early morning shed fire in Woolwich Township
Bridge Street West was partially closed after a shed fire in Woolwich Township, May 30, 2025. Fire crews were on scene of an early morning shed fire behind a home north of Waterloo Friday. In a social media post at 6:10 a.m., the Waterloo Regional Police Service said a portion of Bridge Street West in Woolwich Township was closed for a house fire. Waterloo Fire Rescue told CTV News they got the call at 4:32 a.m. Six trucks from Waterloo Fire and an unspecified number from Woolwich Fire Department attended the scene. Waterloo Fire confirmed the fire was knocked down by 5:15 a.m., with crews still seen on site at 8 a.m. looking for the source of the fire. Police told CTV News no injuries had been reported. One cat was missing from the property after the fire. Woolwich District Fire Chief Arnie Gingrich said it was not found in the aftermath. Waterloo fire said the cause of the fire and the estimated cost of damage was unknown. Bridge Street West was closed from King Street North to McMurray Road.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- CTV News
Fire reported at residence in Woolwich Township
Fire trucks on Sawmill Road in Woolwich Township on May 23, 2025. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News) Crews were called to put out flames at a residence in Woolwich Township on Friday afternoon. In a social media post, Waterloo Regional Police said Sawmill Road was closed between Maple Bend Road and Snyders Flats Road. Sawmill Road Woolwich Township fire firefighter police Road closed sign on Sawmill Road in Woolwich Township on May 23, 2025. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News) 'Due to ongoing developments at the scene, we are requesting that the public remain at the perimeter for the time being,' they told CTV News. Sawmill Road Woolwich Township fire firefighter police Fire trucks on Sawmill Road in Woolwich Township on May 23, 2025. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News) Officials at the scene said water had to be trucked in as there was no fire hydrant service in the area. This is a developing story.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- CTV News
Teen charged with two counts of sexual assault for Woolwich incident
A 14-year-old boy is facing two counts of sexual assault after an incident in Woolwich Township. On May 15, at around 5 p.m., officers received a report of a sexual assault. They were told a woman was using a walking trail at the Woolwich Reservoir, off of Reid Woods Drive and northwest of Elmira, when she was approached by a teen and assaulted. The Waterloo Regional Police Service said the teen was arrested on Monday.
