Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Shortly before 5:30 p.m. yesterday evening police responded to a disturbance on Oxley Drive in Chatham.
Police were advised a man was attempting to strike the caller with a machete.
A description of the man was provided.
Police arrived shortly after receiving the call and located the man.
The 43-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with Probation Order.
He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
