Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) say a man in Cambridge's Galt neighbourhood was sprayed with a noxious substance on Sunday evening and later treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and that officers have arrested a 34-year-old woman from Montreal in connection with the incident.
Incident in Galt neighbourhood
Police reported the event occurred around 9:15 p.m. on Sunday near the intersection of Glebe and St. Andrews streets in the Galt area of Cambridge. The victim, described by WRPS as a man who did not know the suspect, was treated for injuries that police called non-life-threatening.
- When: Sunday night, about 9:15 p.m.
- Where: Glebe and St. Andrews streets, Galt area, Cambridge
- Victim status: Treated for non-life-threatening injuries
- Suspect: 34-year-old woman from Montreal, arrested the following day
Charges and police actions
WRPS said the woman arrested faces multiple charges, including assault with a weapon and administering a noxious substance with intent to endanger life or cause bodily harm. Police initially released an image of a woman they were seeking to speak to in connection with the investigation, but later removed the photo.
The force did not provide further details about the specific substance used, the immediate motive, or the method by which the suspect was located and arrested. The case remains an active investigation by WRPS.
“A man was reportedly in the Galt area of Cambridge at Glebe and St. Andrews streets when he was sprayed by a woman he did not know,” WRPS said in a statement.
Timeline
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Incident reported | Sunday, about 9:15 p.m. |
| Police release image seeking person of interest | Following day (date not specified) |
| Arrest made | Next day — 34-year-old woman from Montreal arrested |
Local context and implications
The incident took place in Galt, an established neighbourhood within Cambridge that combines historic downtown streets and residential pockets. Though police described the victim’s injuries as non-life-threatening, the use of a noxious substance on public streets raises concerns about bystander safety and the potential for wider harm.
Cambridge residents have in recent years watched policing and safety issues closely as the city balances growth with preserving neighbourhood character. An incident involving a suspect from outside the region — in this case, a Montreal resident — underlines how law-enforcement responses can span jurisdictions and require coordinated investigations.
WRPS has not released further particulars about the investigation, evidence, or any planned court dates. The service did confirm the arrested woman faces the listed charges and that its investigation is ongoing.
Local residents seeking information or with relevant footage or witness accounts have historically been encouraged by WRPS to contact investigators. In incidents involving dangerous substances, timely public information from police can be critical for community reassurance; in this matter, authorities have provided a brief factual update and removed the previously circulated image once the arrest was made.
WE NEWS will continue to follow the case and report any court filings, additional charges, or public-safety advisories issued by the Waterloo Regional Police Service.
