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Woman wielding axe in argument faces weapons charge: Guelph police

Guelph police say no charges will be laid after a cyclist ran into an SUV at an east end intersection. A 60-year-old man has minor injuries but didn't need medical attention. Ken Hashizume/CJOY

A Guelph woman is up on charges after a verbal dispute turned heated.

A disturbance at an address near Paisley Road and Stephanie Drive was reported to Guelph police at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Investigators say a man and a woman, both known to each other, were involved in an argument.

They say the woman then picked up an axe and started to wield it over her head in a threatening manner.

A 35-year-old woman was arrested and held for a bail hearing.

Charges include assault with a weapon and failing to comply with a release order.

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