Man threatens police officer with machete, hammer: Kingston police

Kingston police have arrested a man after they say threatened a police officer with several weapons.

According to police, on Sunday evening around 7 p.m., police responded to a midtown home to deal with a disturbance call.

One officer saw a man near the back of the home and apparently called out to him. Police say the man then started advancing towards the officer while holding a machete.

Police say the man stopped after the officer drew her firearm and told the man to stop several times.

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The man then allegedly put the blade down, but he continued walking towards the officer as she ordered him to raise his hands.

Police say the man then pulled out a hammer from his waistband and did not put it down until after several commands to do so.

The 37-year-old Kingston man was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and carrying a concealed weapon.