Waterloo Regional Police have charged two youths in connection with a weapons incident in Kitchener.

On July 25, 2026, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police responded to reports of a male brandishing a knife at a public pool on Woodside Avenue. 

Officers arrived and arrested the suspects.

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old youth from Waterloo was charged with:

• Utter Threats to cause death or bodily harm 

A second 17-year-old youth from Waterloo was charged with:

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Unauthorized possession of prohibited weapon 
• Assault with a weapon (two counts)

Both accused for were held for a bail hearing. 

No physical injuries were reported as a result of the incident.  

Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 4497.