On September 17th, 2026, at 11:00 p.m., members of the Owen Sound Police Service responded to a report of a male threatening individuals with a machete in the area of 9th Street West and 1st Avenue West.

Officers arrived on scene within one minute of receiving the call, quickly identified the suspect, and took him into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 63-year-old man from Wiarton, Ontario, has been charged with:
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Uttering Threats to Cause Death
- Assault with a Weapon
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Methamphetamine)

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 10th, 2026.