Florida family runs, hides in car as man threatens them with machete during burglary: Deputies

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly threatened a family with a machete during a burglary.

What we know:

Deputies with the Walton County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) responded to a call for a burglary in progress on Aug. 31 in the area of East Yellow Poplar Avenue.

When they arrived at the scene, deputies encountered 29-year-old Logan Lavern McVay, of DeFuniak Springs, holding a machete.

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Deputies said they were able to safely deescalate the situation and secure the weapon without injury.

Further investigation revealed McVay had allegedly entered a neighbor’s shed without permission to charge electronic devices. When confronted by the property owner, officials said McVay became aggressive, threw an