A man is facing charges after being found in possession of a weapon after attempting to rob a business on Friday night.

At approximately 8:00 p.m., September 9, 2023, patrol officers responded to the 900 block of 22nd Street West after it was reported a man was attempting to rob a liquor store and threatened he had a firearm. The male fled before police arrived, but officers quickly located him in the area of 25th Street and Avenue B North. Upon arrest, the suspect was found in possession of a bladed weapon.

The 30-year-old man is charged with Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.