Police arrest man after responding to gun incident in Waterloo

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a man after receiving reports of a weapons incident in Waterloo.

On September 20, 2024, at approximately 7:15 p.m., police responded to reports of a man threatening people in the area with bear spray. Officers located the man nearby and arrested him.

As a result of the investigation, police charged a 22-year-old man from Waterloo with the following:

• Attack with a weapon
• Making threats of death or bodily harm
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Disguise on purpose
• Failure to comply with the release order

The defendant was held in police custody pending his bail hearing.

No physical injuries were reported.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

Anonymous tips can be given to Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

WA24250258 (917)

Media inquiries:
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Public Relations Department
519-570-9777 (WRPS) extension 8188
[email protected]

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