The man Toronto Police arrested on Thursday in connection with an incident that had authorities on the cusp of declaring an Amber Alert now faces charges.
Authorities fanned out a warning after witnesses reported seeing a woman and her 18-month old child being forced into a vehicle in Scarborough.
Peel Regional Police tracked the vehicle down in Brampton.
The woman and child were unharmed.
26-year old Nathan Burke of Brampton faces 14 charges, including Assault, Threatening Death, Kidnapping and Possession of a Weapon.
Police could not immediately confirm how the victim knows the accused.