NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
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Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team (DART) seized a loaded shotgun as a result of an investigation in Cambridge. On May 10, 2023, members of DART were conducting a proactive initiative in the Preston Heights area and conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle with unauthorized plates. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for driving while under suspension.
Through the investigation, police located and seized a loaded, sawed-off shotgun, ammunition, identity documents and suspected hydromorphone and cocaine.
The driver, a 41-year-old male and the passenger, a 45-year-old female, both from Cambridge, were charged with several criminal offences, including:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Careless use of firearm, weapon, ammunition (two counts)
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon
- Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm/ammunition
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
The male accused was also charged with possession of an identity document and numerous driving-related charges including driving while under suspension and owner operate motor vehicle - no insurance.
Both accused parties were held in police custody for a bail hearing.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team is committed to the safety of all citizens through proactive initiatives. Members of the community are reminded that they can report suspicious activity anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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