A man has been arrested following an incident at a local bar. (Photo: Taber Police Service)

By David Opinko

Man arrested in Taber following bar incident

Apr 8, 2025 | 8:29 AM

The Taber Police Service says it has apprehended a man at a local licensed establishment.

At approximately 1:10 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, they say a man approached patrons and stabbed a knife into the table numerous times, demanding to know where a certain person was.

The man was arrested on scene and was allegedly concealing the knife.

Oskar Thomasz Tams Timofiejew, 23, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, possessing a weapon dangerous to the public, carrying a concealed weapon, possessing cocaine, and one charge of conduct detrimental in licensed premises.

Following a bail hearing, Tams Timofiejew was released with conditions and is set to appear in court on April 22, 2025.

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