Kitchener woman charged after bear spray incident in March

(Andrew Osmond | CityNews)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Aug 11, 2025 05:02:36 PM.

Last Updated Aug 12, 2025 11:46:30 AM.

An incident involving bear spray at a Kitchener apartment building in March has led to charges.

Waterloo regional police responded to the apartment building on Edwin Street around 3 a.m. on March 28 after reports that bear spray was discharged.

Multiple people were exposed and had to be treated for minor injuries.

On August 10, police arrested a 28-year-old Kitchener woman.

She is facing several charges, including assault with a weapon, and is set to appear in court on Sept. 18.

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