Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Swatting Incident at Local Schools

Posted on: Tuesday June 16
Location: Waterloo Region
Occurrence #: WA26087584

Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate three swatting incidents at local schools. 

On June 16, 2026, between 9 a.m. and 9:10 a.m., three schools in Kitchener, Wilmot, and North Dumfries received a telephone call from an unidentified individual. During each call, the caller stated they were enroute to the school with weapons and issued threats to harm staff and students.

All three schools were placed under lockdown to protest the safety of staff and students. Officers attended and cleared each school. 

The calls are being treated as a swatting incident, a false report made to trigger an emergency police response.

The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519‑570‑9777, extension 4496.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.