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Father charged in death of one-year-old: Waterloo, Ont., police

KITCHENER, Ont. — Police in Waterloo, Ont., have charged a man in the death of his one-year-old child. 

Local police say they were called to a home for reports of a disturbance at about 9 a.m. on Saturday. 

When they arrived, they found the child deceased.

They say the 31-year-old father was arrested at the scene. 

He's been charged with one count of first-degree murder. 

Police are continuing their investigation, but say they aren't looking for any more suspects.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 18, 2021.

The Canadian Press


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