Waterloo regional police recover loaded firearm, arrest Hamilton man

Weapons seized in Kitchener weapons incident on May 24, 2026

By Marshall Crocker

Posted May 24, 2026 08:20:26 AM.

Last Updated May 25, 2026 10:02:24 AM.

Waterloo regional police have arrested a 30-year-old Hamilton man after a weapons incident in Kitchener.

Around 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, police received reports of a man brandishing a handgun inside an establishment at King Street East and Cedar Street South.

Officers arrived and arrested the man, also seizing a loaded handgun and a pellet gun. No injuries were reported as a result of the arrest.

A subsequent investigation resulted in the man being charged with eight crimes. The charges include unauthorized possession of a firearm, careless use of a firearm, and uttering threats to cause bodily harm.

Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 4499.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online.

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