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Escanaba man threatens people with a knife
Posted: 09.30.2010 at 4:55 PM
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Jesse Witte in custody

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GLADSTONE -- An Escanaba man is in custody after allegedly assaulting and threatening two people with a knife Wednesday night in Gladstone.

Jesse Witte, 28, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, interfering with electronic communications, and having an open alcohol container.

Wednesday night, authorities responded to an assault in progress at a Gladstone residence.

A female was assaulted and a male was threatened with a knife, officials report.  Witte then left the scene, but was arrested a short time after.

Witte's preliminary hearing is set for October 15.

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