Windsor Police cruiser, August 30, 2019. Blackburn News file photo.Windsor Police cruiser, August 30, 2019. Blackburn News file photo.
Windsor

Man arrested after chasing someone with a machete

Windsor police say a man has been arrested following a scary incident in the downtown core.

It happened at around 2 p.m. in the area of Ouellette Avenue and Elliott Street. Police received a complaint about a man chasing someone while brandishing a machete.

Officers arrived and got a description of the suspect, who was quickly found and arrested in the area of Wyandotte Street West and Pelissier.

The 39-year-old is charged with possession of a dangerous weapon.

The charge has not been proven in court.

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