Kitchener man facing multiple charges after waving knife during altercation

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By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jun 11, 2026 01:48:04 PM.

Last Updated Jun 11, 2026 04:23:41 PM.

Waterloo Regional Police have arrested and charged a 24-year-old after a knife was waved during a fight in Kitchener.

The incident happened just before 2 a.m. Thursday in the area of Monte Carlo Street.

According to police, the 24-year-old was fighting another person and began waving a knife. The victim suffered minor injuries.

The accused man from Kitchener is facing multiple charges.

Those include:

  • 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

He was then held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with more information on the incident is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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