A 50-year-old man is facing charges after police responded to a weapons complaint on Saturday night.

Shortly before 10:00 p.m., October 21, 2023, Patrol officers were dispatched to a reported weapons complaint in the 200 block of 23rd Street East. Upon their arrival, the officers observed the man with a sharp metal object and upon further investigation, learned he had outstanding warrants. When they took him into custody, they found him to have a knife concealed in his sock. The man was transported to detention and while being processed, SPS Detention staff found an additional ten knives and a can of bear spray in his backpack.

The 50-year-old man is charged with Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (x3), Carry Concealed Weapon, and breach of court-imposed orders.