Man chases passersby with knife in Kitchener, faces 17 counts: police
Posted Sep 30, 2026 05:46:07 PM.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) said officers have arrested a man who reportedly chased multiple individuals with a knife in a Kitchener neighbourhood.
On Tuesday around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of a man chasing multiple people with the weapon on Lakeside Drive.
A 38-year-old Kitchener man was arrested and is facing a long list of charges including:
- Assault with a weapon
- Uttering threats to cause death
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Cause disturbance
- Assault peace officer
- Resist arrest
- Assault with a weapon
- Mischief under $5,000 (five counts)
- Assault (five counts)
Police do not make any mention of injuries in connection with the incident.
Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.
Crime
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