Suspect charged after chasing man with machete

Source: BPS News Release

Just before 6:00 PM Friday, members responded to a report of a male chasing another male, while armed with a machete, in the 800 block Lorne Avenue. The suspect was located at the corner of 8^th Street and Lorne Ave., still carrying the machete, and apprehended without incident.  The 34 year-old accused was arrested for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, processed, and released from custody on appropriate police imposed conditions.  He is to appear in court on August 4^th to answer to the charge.