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id: d02b1cf197
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-08 17:33 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 17:33 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Providence police arrest man reportedly armed with hatchet

Providence police responded Sunday to an incident involving a man reportedly intoxicated and armed with a hatchet, and arrested him.

Section: [Public Safety](/providence/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Providence Police Department](/providence/wiki/providence-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC 10 WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/man-armed-with-hatchet-arrested-by-providence-police-intoxicated-charged-with-disorderly-conduct-incident-resolved-november-8-2026), 2026-11-08 17:33 EST: Man armed with hatchet arrested by Providence police

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