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Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges in connection to a stabbing incident in Cambridge.

On January 6, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to reports of an altercation at a hotel in the area of Hespeler Road and Pinebush Road in Cambridge.

During the incident, a male suspect assaulted two females with an edged weapon before fleeing the area.

On January 16, 2026, a 30-year-old Waterloo male was arrested and charged in connection to this incident. Charges include robbery and wounding, communicate with anyone for the purpose of obtaining sexual services, assault with a weapon (two counts), and aggravated assault (two counts).

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

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Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing incident in Cambridge.

On January 6, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to reports of an altercation at a hotel in the area of Hespeler Road and Pinebush Road in Cambridge.

During the incident, a male suspect assaulted two females with an edged weapon before fleeing the area.

Investigators would like to identify and speak with the individual pictured below in connection to this incident.

[photos removed; individual identified]

Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS' General Investigations Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 
 

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On January 6, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to reports of an altercation at a hotel in the area of Hespeler Road and Pinebush Road in Cambridge.

Investigators determined that a male suspect was involved in a physical altercation with two adult females. During the incident, the suspect assaulted both females with an edged weapon before fleeing the area.

Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to out-of-region hospitals for treatment.

The suspect is described as a Black male in his 30s, approximately 5’7” to 5’8” tall, with an average build and a moustache. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a hoodie, a brown jacket, and blue pants.

The incident remains under investigation by the Waterloo Regional Police Service's General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777. 

Anonymous information may be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.