The Waterloo Regional Police Service has charged a male in connection to a weapons incident on a light rail transit train in Kitchener.

On August 18, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of an incident in the area of Courtland Avenue East and Block Line Road.

Through investigation, police determined that a 26-year-old male threatened and assaulted a victim with a weapon. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

As a result of the investigation, the male was charged with the following offences:

• Uttering Threats to Cause Death

• Assault with a Weapon

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-570-9777. 

To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.