NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
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Waterloo Regional Police have charged a Cambridge youth with multiple weapons-related offences.
On July 4, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police responded to the area of Equestrian Way and Speedsville Road for a report of an assault involving a firearm.
Officers determined that a male youth brandished a firearm towards the victim and then threatened them with a knife.
The victim was able to flee to a place of safety and did not sustain any physical injuries.
Officers subsequently identified and arrested the suspect in the Hespeler area of Cambridge.
The arrested male, a 15-year-old from Cambridge, was charged with multiple offences, including:
- Assault
- Point firearm
- Assault with a weapon
- Carry concealed weapon
- Utter threats to cause death
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.
The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.
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