Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a male after responding to a weapons‑related incident in Kitchener.

On February 14, 2026, at approximately 12 p.m., police received reports of a male brandishing a machete in the area of Victoria Street North and Weber Street West.

Officers located the male a short distance away near Weber Street West and Victoria Street North and arrested him without incident.

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

A 58‑year‑old Kitchener male has been charged with uttering threats to cause death and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. 

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