Nelson man arrested after knife threats

A Nelson man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening another person with a knife at their shared home.  

Officers responded to the report around 11:45 p.m. on Oct. 15.  

The Nelson Police Department said CCTV footage showed a 53-year-old man pulling a knife from his pocket and pointing it at the victim before putting it away and going back inside. 

Investigators also found the man was under court ordered conditions prohibiting him from possessing weapons, including knives.  

He was arrested at the residence and held for a bail hearing. 

The department said the man was remanded in custody following the hearing and is facing multiple charges related to the incident. 


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