Man Arrested After Alleged Knife Threat in Weld County

Deputies say 64-year-old entered home uninvited, threatened resident with knife.

A 64-year-old Weld County man was arrested Tuesday evening after deputies investigated a reported disturbance involving a knife at a residence near Evans.

Weld County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded shortly after 5 p.m. to the 500 block of Johnson Street to investigate a disturbance involving weapons.

Robert Betzer

According to investigators, Robert Betzer allegedly entered a residence without permission while carrying a large knife. Deputies say Betzer threatened one victim and shoved her while another victim was present inside the home.

Deputies developed probable cause during the investigation and arrested Betzer.

Betzer was booked on suspicion of:

Menacing

First-degree burglary (no force entry – residence)

No injuries were reported.

All charges are allegations. Betzer is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: Weld County Sheriff’s Office.

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