MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A 65-year-old Madison resident was arrested early Monday morning after officers say the suspect was allegedly swinging a knife at people.

Madison Police Department said the call came in around 12:43 a.m. on Monday from the 700 block of Rethke Avenue on Madison’s east side.

When police arrived, they were able to take the suspect into custody without incident.

The suspect is facing two counts of disorderly conduct while armed.

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