Crime & Safety

Man Charged In Meriden Library Threatening Incident

A man carrying a knife was arrested after a dispute at the library.

MERIDEN, CT - A man is facing charges of threatening and carrying a knife after an incident at the library, the Meriden Record-Journal reported. John Olson, 20, was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon and breach of peace.

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Olson allegedly got into an argument with another man Saturday afternoon. Police found him outside the library in possession of a knife.

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