Arrest Made in Relation to a Stabbing
On September 22, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm, police received a report of a male armed with a knife in the vicinity of Lanark Leeds Grenville Mental Health and Addictions, located at 25 Front Avenue. Shortly thereafter, it was confirmed that a male victim had been stabbed.
Police and paramedics promptly responded to the scene and provided assistance to the victim. The area was chaotic, with multiple individuals and witnesses present. The suspect was located nearby, arrested without incident, and identified as a 30-year-old local male. He has a history of violent offenses and was found to be in breach of two separate probation orders. Investigation revealed that he was also in possession of various other items, including bear spray and multiple knives, one being a butterfly knife. The suspect was also subject to 6 different weapons prohibition orders at the time of the stabbing.
After fleeing the scene, the suspect got into a second altercation with a nearby resident and produced a can of bear spray, threatening to use it on the homeowner. The sirens from the initial police response caused the suspect to flee the area only a short distance until he was located and arrested.
The scene was secured for several hours while investigators collected evidence. During this time, emergency services also responded to a separate report of three separate overdoses occurring at the same location, further complicating the investigation.
The victim sustained two stab wounds, one to the arm and one to the torso, and was transported to Kingston General Hospital. While the injuries are serious, the victim is currently in stable condition.
The suspect was held in custody for a bail hearing and has been charged with the following offenses:
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with a weapon
- Four counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Two counts of unauthorized possession of a weapon
- Six counts of possession of a prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition