Police Report Orion Twp. Man Preaching Door to Door with Hatchet in Hand
(Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 20, 2013)
INCIDENT: 15:01 hrs. – Orion Township Suspicious Person / Involuntary Committal # 13-194457
SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of Chalice and Minton for a suspicious person going door to door with a hatchet in his hand, preaching scripture from gospel; also trying to stop cars near an elementary school. The suspicious person was asking people if they believe in God. The witness stated the suspect never threatened them with the hatchet. Deputies were able to locate and disarm the suspect without incident. The suspect has several interactions with OCSO for usual behavior.
OUTCOME OF INCIDENT: The suspect was transported to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital by ambulance and Deputies completed an involuntary mental health committal petition on the subject.
VICTIM, SUSPECT or ARRESTEE INFORMATION: 32 year old male resident of Orion Twp.
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