Knife-wielding man busted in Alliston
For the second time this week, Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police have dealt with a dangerous person roaming their streets.
Midday Monday, a man was noticed outside a residence carrying a knife while having an interaction with Albert Street East residents.
The 39-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with possession of a weapon and assault with a weapon.
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The weapon was seized and the accused was released and will appear on May 30 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford.
On Wednesday, police also arrested a man for causing a disturbance in Alliston’s downtown core.
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