A man threatening suicide was taken into protective custody late yesterday afternoon. Just before 5 o’clock a call went out to Dakota County. They were able to ping his cell phone and he was located in Waterford Township at the Old Bridge off Canada Avenue. Northfield Police were asked to respond. Police Chief Monte Nelson said a Sgt. and officer arrived to find the man armed with a knife and threatening. They tased the 33 year old as Dakota County Sheriff’s deputies and emergency vehicles arrived on scene. Nelson said he was very proud of his officers for the fantastic job they did. He added that the situation could have turned out very differently. The unidentified man is being held for evaluation.
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