Man charged after knocking on doors while carrying knife in Carleton Place, OPP say

An OPP cruiser is pictured in this undated photo. (Source: OPP Central Region)

Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested a man following a disturbance in Carleton Place on Thursday morning.

Police say they received reports of a person carrying a knife and knocking on doors of several homes around Pattie Lane and Cram Street at approximately 6:30 a.m.

Police located the man, a 43-year-old from Smiths Falls, and placed him in custody. Police seized two knives and a brick from the individual.

According to police, the man is facing multiple charges, including causing a disturbance, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failure to comply with a probation order and mischief.

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