A 43-year-old man is in custody after pulling a knife on two construction workers in the 200 block of Portage Avenue. The victims were able to flee, narrowly escaping injury.
On October 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., the suspect approached two construction workers, aged 23 and 48, in the 200 block of Portage Avenue, in the course of their construction duties. The suspect pulled out a knife and began chasing the workers, who were able to flee into a building for safety. One workers jacket was slashed by the knife; however, no injuries were reported.
Central District General Patrol and Foot Patrol officers attended and, at 3:21 p.m., located the suspect in the 400 block of Balmoral Street where he was taken into custody. A knife was seized at the time of his arrest.
John Howard BIRD (43) has been charged with Possession of a Weapon, Assault with a Weapon x 2, and Breach of Recognizance. He was detained in custody.