Man arrested for wielding weapon, making threats in Kitchener

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By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jun 9, 2026 06:27:20 PM.

Last Updated Jun 10, 2026 12:09:47 PM.

Waterloo regional police say they have charged a man who was making threats while wielding a weapon in Kitchener.

Police started receiving calls just before 8:30 a.m. Monday due to reports of a man with an edged weapon yelling threatening remarks at people in the Kent Avenue and Charles Street East area.

No one was injured and responding officers located a man nearby, who was placed under arrest.

A 35-year-old from Waterloo has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats to cause bodily harm.

He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Police continue to investigate the incident and are asking any witnesses to contact them.

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