Man arrested after waving weapon near traffic on Deerfoot Trail: Police

Deerfoot man with weapon — Police investigating after a man with a weapon was reported walking near the southbound Deerfoot Trail ramp to Glenmore Trail on June 7, 2024.

Posted Jun 7, 2024 1:21 pm.

Last Updated Jun 7, 2024 1:33 pm.

A man is under arrest after allegedly waving a weapon near traffic on a busy highway ramp on Friday afternoon.

Calgary police say officers were called to the southbound Deerfoot Trail ramp to westbound Glenmore Trail SE around 12:20 p.m.

Investigators allege a man was walking near the off-ramp while waving a bladed weapon.

Officers took one person into custody.

The ramp was temporarily closed as police responded. The road has since reopened.

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