Waterloo Regional Police arrested a 40-year-old man on April 4, 2026, after he allegedly threatened members of the public with a knife in Waterloo, Ontario. The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. near the intersection of Westmount Road North and Father David Bauer Drive.
Officers arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report and apprehended the suspect without incident. No injuries were reported during the encounter. The location of the incident is in the Uptown Waterloo and Westmount area, a neighbourhood that includes residential spaces and commercial sites such as the Luther Village on the Park retirement residence.
The man now faces charges of uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. Witnesses can contact police directly at 519-570-9777. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
