Kitchener woman charged with first-degree murder, police say

KITCHENER — Police say a 40-year-old woman is facing a murder charge after a 44-year-old woman was found dead in Kitchener, Ont., on Monday.

Waterloo Regional Police say officers were called to a home near Highland Road West and Patricia Avenue on Monday afternoon for a report of a disturbance.

They say upon arrival, officers found the 44-year-old woman dead at the scene.

Police say they arrested a 40-year-old woman from Kitchener and charged her with first-degree murder.

Investigators believe the two women were known to each other.

The accused is being held in custody for a bail hearing.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 18, 2025.