NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges after two officers were assaulted in Cambridge.
On Aug. 22, 2022, at approximately 7 p.m., police responded to the area of Water Street North and Augusta Street after receiving a report of a disturbance.
As a result of the investigation, police arrested a male in connection with the disturbance. While attempting to charge and release the male, the male assaulted two officers, biting and attempting to disarm one of them. The officer incurred minor injuries.
A 29-year-old male has been charged with several criminal offences, including:
- Uttering threats to cause death (two counts)
- Assault (two counts)
- Mischief under $5000
- Escape lawful custody
- Assault peace officer (two counts)
- Disarm peace officer
The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.
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