Cambridge man charged after stabbing man and dog Friday night

An image shows a Waterloo Regional Police Service cruiser. (Erin Anderson/CityNews)

By Devon Robertson

Posted May 10, 2026 06:04:59 AM.

Last Updated May 11, 2026 11:13:31 AM.

A Cambridge man is facing multiple charges following a stabbing incident that occurred Friday night in Cambridge.

Police received reports of the incident Saturday morning at roughly 11 a.m. of an altercation that occurred at a home near Harris Street and Maple Ridge Road.

During the altercation, police say a man stabbed another man, who suffered minor physical injuries, as well as a dog.

The dog suffered significant injuries and was taken to a local animal hospital, and is expected to recover.

A 68-year-old Cambridge man has been arrested and is now facing multiple charges.

He’s charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and injury to an animal.

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