Raleigh, NC A man accused of threatening others with a chainsaw in a Raleigh hotel is in custody.
On Sunday around 1:30 p.m., Raleigh police said they had a suspect in custody in connection with the incident. ‘
Police surrounded the Red Roof Inn in South Saunders Street after responding to a riot at 9:15 a.m. Saturday night.
The man threatened several people, but no one was hurt. Police said the man used a chainsaw to threaten victims. The man in question eventually left the hotel in a dark-colored sedan.
Safety material got a glimpse of the man wearing a dark green baseball cap, a long white coat, dark jeans and white shoes.
The motive surrounding the man’s actions is not known. The suspect is wanted for attempted kidnapping, aggravated assault and damage to property.
WRAL is working to learn more about this story.
