The Caney Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrest a Caney man after he threatens multiple people with a hatchet.

 The incident took place in Caney Thursday evening just after 7:00 p.m. at 903 East 3rd Street. Authorities learned from victims, who were able to exit the residence unharmed before law enforcement arrived, that 53-year-old Patrick Griffin made threats to cause harm to other occupants of the residence with a large hatchet. One of the victims said Griffin had thrown the hatchet at one of them causing them to fear for their safety. Police were notified that Griffin was still inside the residence and may also be armed with a handgun. Both Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies and Caney PD surrounded the residence and requested that Griffin exit the residence.

 After a search warrant was obtained, around 9:08 PM, a search of the residence began. Drones and robots were used in the home, with the exception of two upstairs rooms with closed doors. Griffin was found after deputies located a false wall, hidden behind insulation. Even though Griffin was verbally non-compliant, deputies took him into custody without further incident.  The hatchet was located and seized as evidence, but no firearms were located.

 Griffin was arrested and transported to Montgomery County Department of Corrections. Charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and felony interference with a Law Enforcement Officer will be recommended to
the County Attorney’s Office.