Man Accused Of Threatening Person Armed With A Knife

Tulsa police arrested a man accused of threatening a city worker with a knife.

Police said James Swatek chased a water meter reader near the TU campus with a knife while threatening to kill him.

Authorities said Swatek then hid from police by kicking in the door of a house that belonged to a relative who is out of town.

Swatek was arrested for assault, violent threats and burglary.