St. Thomas police have charged a man after they say a family argument took a violent turn earlier this week.
Police say several family members were arguing inside a residence on Monday when the situation escalated. They allege that a 30-year-old man swung a hatchet at a 28-year-old man before leaving the residence.
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No one was physically injured during the altercation.
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The suspect was taken into custody by police Tuesday afternoon without incident.
Police have charged a 30-year-old St. Thomas man with one count of assault with a weapon.
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