Waterloo Regional Police arrested a Kitchener male after a weapons related call in Kitchener.

On June 24, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., police responded to the area of King Street East and Eby Street North for reports of an unknown male brandishing a knife.

During the investigation police learned the unknown male approached the victim and engaged in a verbal argument. The male’s behavior escalated and made threats to harm the victim while brandishing a knife.

Upon police arrival, the male was located and arrested.

The 43-year-old male was charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause death, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

There were no reports of any physical injuries.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court in July 2024.