UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE:

Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a female in connection to a weapons incident in Cambridge.

On August 9, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., police responded to a report of male sprayed with a noxious substance by an unknown female in the area of Glebe Street and St. Andrews Street.

On August 10, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers arrested and charged a 34-year-old woman from Montreal with Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, and Administer Noxious Thing with Intent to Endanger Life or Cause Bodily Harm.

The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.

Waterloo Regional Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation.
 

PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a weapons incident in Cambridge after a male was sprayed with a noxious substance.

On August 9, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., police responded to a report of male sprayed with a noxious substance by an unknown female in the area of Glebe Street and St. Andrews Street.

The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect left the area prior to police arrival.

The investigation remains ongoing, and officers are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the female pictured below in connection to this incident.

[photo removed; person identifed]

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, extension 2299.