Plymouth man arrested after machete threat at campfire

A Plymouth man was arrested Saturday evening after allegedly threatening adults and children with a knife during a campfire gathering on the 700 block of Broadway Street.

Officers with the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to the scene at 9:17 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, following reports of a male party who had come out with a machete and threatened people outside.

During the investigation, officers spoke with several witnesses and determined that Ruben Ramirez, 58, of the 200 block of Jefferson Street in Plymouth, had come out with a knife and threatened people and children while intoxicated.

Ramirez was placed under arrest by Officer Fisher and transported to Plymouth Hospital for jail clearance before being taken to the Marshall County Jail. He was booked on charges of intimidation with a deadly weapon, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct. Ramirez was given a court date and bond.

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