Waterloo Regional Police say two officers were assaulted while making an arrest in Cambridge Saturday afternoon.
At around 3 p.m., police were called to the area of Glamis Road and Ferguson Avenue to investigate an unwanted person at a business.
“The victim observed the male spray an unknown substance towards two dogs in the area,” police said in a news release.
“The male left the business and later returned with a large stick and began chasing the victim while attempting to hit them.”
Police allege two officers were assaulted by the suspect while taking him into custody.
Both had minor injuries.
A 47-year-old Cambridge man has been charged with:
- Cruelty to animals
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Assaulting a peace officer (two counts)
- Assault with intent to resist arrest (two counts)
- Assault with a weapon (three counts)
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
