Man knocking on doors with knife leads to arrest in Carleton Place
A Smiths Falls resident was taken into custody early this morning in Carleton Place after disturbing behaviour was reported in a residential neighbourhood.
Lanark OPP say that on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at around 6:30 a.m., responded to reports of an individual carrying a knife and knocking on the doors of several residences in the area of Pattie Lane and Cram Street.
Police located a male matching the suspect’s description and placed him into custody.
Two knives and a brick were seized from the suspect at the scene.
Tyler Wark, 43, of Smith Falls, has been charged with:
- Causing a disturbance
- Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Unlawfully in a dwelling
- Mischief
- Fail to comply with probation order – two counts
Charges have not been proven in court.
The accused remains in custody, pending an upcoming bail hearing.