Waterloo Regional Police have laid several charges following an ongoing Liquor Licence and Control Act investigation in Kitchener.

On the morning of July 27, 2025, members of the Crime Suppression Analysis and Response North Direct Action Response Team (DART) completed a Provincial Offence Warrant at a property in the area of Victoria Street North and St. Leger Street.

As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old male was charged with the following offences under the Liquor Licence and Control Act:

• Unlawfully Selling Liquor

• Unlawfully Possessing Liquor

• Unlawfully Keeping Liquor for Sale

• Permitting Disorderly Conduct on Licensed Premises

• Unlawfully Permitting Individuals to Consume Open Liquor in a Public Place

• Permitting Intoxication on Licensed Premises

Investigators seized several bottles of liquor and cases of beer from the unlawful "after-hours" premises.

All individuals inside the location were safely cleared. The male was issued a court date.

Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious or illegal activity to police at 519-570-9777 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.