Press Release: Waterloo Regional Police Service, April 16, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a male following a weapons-related call at a shopping centre in the area of Erb Street West and Ira Needles Boulevard in Waterloo.
On April 16, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police responded to reports of a male brandishing a knife while operating a motor vehicle in the area.
Through the investigation, police determined that a male attempted to confront another driver and subsequently brandished a knife while threatening the victim.
No physical injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
A 54-year-old Waterloo male has been charged with Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.
The male was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-570-9777.
Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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