Police say a man has been charged after allegedly threatening officers with a machete in Saugeen First Nation.
According to Bruce Peninsula OPP, on Dec. 31 just after 11:30 p.m., officers were called to a residence on Highway 21 after receiving a report of a weapon.
Police say officers were confronted outside by a man with a machete.
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Officers say during the encounter, police discharged a conducted energy weapon. As a result, police say the man discarded the machete and was arrested.
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According to police, officers searched the man and found two more knives.
Officers say 47-year-old Emric Thompson of Saugeen First Nation has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and resisting a peace officer.
Police say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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