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2012-07-08 at 03:40

Machete incident

By Leith Dunick, tbnewswatch.com
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A 24-year-old man is in custody after a machete incident on Thunder Bay’s south side.

Police say the suspect allegedly stopped a cyclist driving southbound on Edward Street and began advancing toward the man, who yelled across the street to see what the suspect wanted.

A vehicle drove by, stopping the suspect from immediately advancing, which is when the victim noticed the machete in the suspect’s hand.

The victim quickly left the area and phoned police.

The accused was arrested a short distance from the incident and has been charged with weapons dangerous to public peace, carry a concealed weapon and breach of probation.
 

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TeaJay says:
Yup, I was the cyclist and it was not at all fun.

You should also add, that at the time I gave the description of the man with the machete over the phone, that it was very similar to my self; and when the police showed up, they thought I was the guy they were looking for.
7/8/2012 5:15:52 AM
SusieQ says:
Can you tell me .....where on Edward Street did this happen?...and what time? Thanks
7/8/2012 2:11:22 PM
realistic1 says:
The streets are more dangerous for honest tax paying citizens because of this joke called probation.
7/8/2012 6:39:49 AM
yer joking says:
Obviously just another case of Bike Lane Rage or could it be Auto Lane Rage?
7/8/2012 11:09:05 AM
ThunderBayFullOfCrime says:
People are nuts.
7/8/2012 7:44:30 AM
nucksfan89 says:
Glad nobody was hurt!
7/8/2012 9:34:22 AM
dad3192 says:
Wait until a judge or jp or one of their family members becomes a victim. Maybe then we will see changes!
7/8/2012 9:50:30 AM
C J says:
TeaJay. Next time don't be such a coward and take care of scumbags like that the way they should be delt with. Calling the police just ensures he'll be able to do the same thing to someone else tonight.
7/8/2012 10:12:32 AM
Sui Generis says:
Are you serious? If you see someone with a machete calling you over, and you do any different than what Teajay did, then you are an idiot, and tomorrows headline.

7/8/2012 10:24:02 AM
SG says:
A coward? The guy had a machete! Give your head a shake!
7/8/2012 10:37:44 AM
circca says:
"dont be such a coward"? Id like to see what you would do if someone came at you with a machete, its easy to be brave while commenting on a website
7/8/2012 10:39:16 AM
random says:
What a stupid post.
7/8/2012 11:24:18 AM
moonpie says:
You want people to confront someone whose crazy enough to be carrying a machete down a main street during the day? You sound like Chael Sonnen, and I'm sure you know what happened to him last night.
7/8/2012 12:24:17 PM
tree says:
When is Canada gonna revamp their justice system??, it just isn't working. In fact, its an outright joke!!
7/8/2012 10:17:36 AM
tsb says:
It's not the justice system that is broken, it is our approach to mental health and poverty that is causing the problem.
7/8/2012 10:54:22 AM
unknowncronic says:
wonder if the guy with the machete was on his way to Mac's Mart
7/8/2012 10:40:03 AM
patcher1 says:
CJ that's some bad advice....have you heard of 'bathsalts' that kids are using now.....it causes them to become aggressive, hallucinate, and have thoughts of 'eating' other people.....I went to a shag as it was my employee and seen first hand out of control a young man was.....scary stuff...call the police...don't fight people off by yourself...that how one gets injured, maimed, or killed.....
7/8/2012 10:57:41 AM
Flyhi2004 says:
CJ...Your comment on TeaJay being a coward are really over the top. So you are saying it is ok to take the law into your own hands. If in direct harm it is ok to defend yourself with appropriate response, other than this it is illegal and you should not take further action. Calling a person a coward for calling the police to deal with this idiot is just insulting to TeaJay as his very action was the right one and while we all know the justice system appears to let people walk too easily after committing crimes, your response was certainly not the answer.
7/8/2012 11:35:47 AM
spooner19 says:
C J says:TeaJay. Next time don't be such a coward and take care of scumbags like that the way they should be delt with. Calling the police just ensures he'll be able to do the same thing to someone else tonight

Ya that would be real smart then he would end up also getting charged when someone else calls police once they see the incident. Use your head a little before posting.
7/8/2012 11:49:50 AM
jasper says:
great advice c j. it is usually people like you that do nothing but flap your lips on the internet and then if a nut weilding man approached you with a machete you would cower like a baby and fill your pants like one too. why not step up and patrol the streets yourself since you are such a big strong man.
7/8/2012 11:51:46 AM
anonnymouse says:
TeaJay - well done. Very glad you were intelligent and quick thinking and got yourself out of the area AND called police so the guy wouldn't make the same threats to others. Thank you....from the rest of us who could have been in the area and had something much more serious occur. Glad you are ok!
7/8/2012 1:32:03 PM
TeaJay says:
CJ, I don't think anyone REALLY knows how their going to reacts when someone try's to rob you with a machete.

The man stopped crossing the road, when traffic showed up. I guess it spooked him, because he turned around left and that is when I seen the machete. I stood there dumbfounded and totally caught off guard, watching him getting on his bike and leave. I waited until he was gone to bike off and call the police.

So you never know what your going to do when your thrust into a impromptu situations like that.
7/8/2012 2:40:22 PM
ring of fire dude says:
The Oxy Zombies are restless AND carrying machetes . Whats next?
7/8/2012 3:58:56 PM
wayne says:
This is the third machete-related incident within the past two years. And those three words, 'breach of probation'
7/8/2012 4:32:11 PM
student21 says:
this reminds me of.....
"WENDY..I'M HOOOMMMEEE..."
7/8/2012 4:39:41 PM
woggy says:
ON PROBATION.....imagine that.....sad state of affairs...
7/8/2012 5:32:44 PM
tree says:
you people arguing on this story sound like little childeren
7/8/2012 5:40:23 PM
tree says:
First off, CJ is just trying to stir up controversy and you people are falling for it. Second, to all those who hit agree of Cj's comment, I personally guarantee all of you that none of you would have done a thing, except for running away, there are way too many big talkers on this site who when faced with a challenge cower like babies
7/8/2012 5:51:15 PM
The Don says:
if this had happened south of the border dude with the machete would be pushing up daisies right now and the tax paying public would'nt be on the hook for room and board JMHO
7/8/2012 8:14:06 PM
TWM says:
I think TeaJay took the right course of action, but what does "honest tax payin citizens" have to do with the safety of the general public?
7/9/2012 9:39:42 AM
yqt says:
"charged with.... breach of probation".

Oh, real big surprise there.

Jokingly say, I really think the city should adopt a bylaw that if your on probation, your BANNED FROM CITY LIMITS. It would make life for the rest of us so much nicer in this city.
7/8/2012 8:31:43 PM
woofwoof says:
CJ you are so brave and you are my hero...come on you just posted that to get a response which you did.
7/9/2012 12:07:03 PM
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