Police arrest man wanted in machete attack in Alberta town

Suspect arrested in connection with June 21 machete attack in Lloydminster, Alta. (Courtesy: Alberta RCMP)

By News Staff

Posted June 26, 2024 8:54 pm.

Last Updated June 26, 2024 8:55 pm.

A suspect wanted in connection with an alleged unprovoked attack involving a machete in Lloydminster has been arrested, according to police.

Lloydminster RCMP say 29-year-old Jordan Keenan-Quewezance was taken into custody Wednesday.

Police had described him as armed and dangerous.

He was wanted on warrants for aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and breach of probation in relation to the June 21 attack.

Lloydminster is 250 kilometres east of Edmonton on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.

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