Hanover Police say a man armed with an axe involved in a break and enter is facing charges.
Police say on May 2 shortly after 10 a.m., officers responded to a break and enter in progress at an apartment in the 600 block of 8th Avenue.
Police had responded within minutes and found the suspect at the scene. He was taken into custody without incident.
Police say the responding officers seized an axe from the man.
An investigation found the 24-year-old suspect from Hanover kicked in the door of a female acquaintance while armed with an axe. The women locked herself and her toddler in the bathroom until police responded.
As a result, police say the man is facing break and enter and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose charges.
He was later remanded into custody.