Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a male following a weapons incident in Kitchener.

On June 11, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m., police responded to reports of a male brandishing a knife in the area of Monte Carlo Street.

Officers arrived and arrested the male. Through the investigation, it was determined that the male engaged in a physical altercation and brandished a knife towards the victim. The victim reported minor injuries. 

A 24-year-old Kitchener male has been charged with the following:

• Assault with a weapon
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm (three counts)
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Mischief under $5,000
• Assault peace officer 
• Breach of release order

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police 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.