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30-year-old Innisfil man armed with knife charged in domestic incident: police

On Saturday at about 9 p.m., police were called to a home where a man was reportedly armed with a knife and making threats, police say. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

A 30-year-old man has been charged following a domestic dispute in Innisfil on Saturday night, South Simcoe police say.

On Saturday at about 9 p.m., police were called to a home where a man was reportedly armed with a knife and making threats, police add.

According to officers, the suspect fled the scene when police arrived but was arrested nearby and charged with uttering threats and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The suspect was then transported to the police station, where he was released with a future court date and a number of conditions, police say.

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No one was injured in the incident, officers add.

The Canine Unit attended the scene to conduct an article search, officers say, and the Police Service Dog Nitro located a knife in the backyard, which was seized for evidence.

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