Hanover man arrested after police say he broke into a home, armed with an axe
A Hanover man is facing charges after police say he broke into the home a female acquaintance while armed with an axe.
Police said it happened in the 600 block of 8th Avenue on May 2 shortly after 10 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found a suspect at the scene where he was taken into custody without incident.
Officers seized an axe he had been holding.
Investigators said the 24-year-old man kicked in the door of a female acquaintance. She locked herself and her toddler in a bathroom until officers arrived.
The suspect has been charged with break and enter with intent and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
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