Male Arrested After Assault with a Weapon at Restaurant in Pickering

A male is in custody after brandishing a knife and making threats at a restaurant in Pickering.

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, at approximately 2:50 a.m., members of West Division responded to a fight call at the Moxies Restaurant located at 1815 Liverpool Road. Two males were involved in a physical altercation inside of the restaurant when one of the males brandished a knife and swung it toward the victim. The suspect also made threats toward employees. Officers arrived on scene and located all parties separated. The suspect was identified and taken into custody without incident. A search of the suspect revealed a knife in his possession.

The victim and employees did not suffer any physical injuries.

Andrew Antoine BONITO, age 35 from Toronto is charged with: Assault with a Weapon, and Uttering Threats x2.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Welsh-Battiste of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1901.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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