A Saxonburg man was taken into custody over the weekend after police say he took a sword to a local store.
According to State Police, 34 year old Kenneth Connor walked to the Dollar General on West Main Street in Saxonburg early on Sunday morning. When troopers arrived, they saw Connor with the sword over his shoulder in front of the store. Connor was asked to drop the sword, in which he did. Although when officers tried to take the piece off the ground, Conner reportedly ran towards the sword attempting to pick it up. A physical altercation ensued.
Connor was eventually placed into custody and taken to Butler Memorial Hospital for treatment.
One trooper had an injury to his hand and knees as a result of the incident.
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