An Ithaca man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly threatening two people with a knife on West State Street, according to the Ithaca Police Department.
Elijah Pratt, 46, was taken into custody following a brief foot chase after officers responded to reports of a man menacing individuals with a knife around 8:48 p.m. on December 29. Police say Pratt discarded the weapon while fleeing before being apprehended less than a block away.
Authorities confirmed Pratt was identified by witnesses during a show-up identification process. He was charged with tampering with physical evidence, a Class E felony, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a Class A misdemeanor.
Pratt was arraigned in Ithaca City Court by Judge Peacock and remanded to the Tompkins County Jail without bail. Police noted that additional charges may follow as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Ithaca Police Department through their tip line at 607-330-0000 or via their anonymous email tip address at www.cityofithaca.org/ipdtips.
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