California Man Found Wielding 'Large Machete' On Back Porch Of Norwalk Home: Police

NORWALK, CT — A California man was arrested after police say he showed up unannounced at a home in Norwalk and was found on the back porch wielding a large machete on Saturday morning.

The scenario unfolded at around 7:30 a.m. when the Norwalk Police Department's Patrol Division were called to a home on Scribner Avenue for an unwanted person complaint, with the resident reporting Patrick Norris came to the home unannounced from California and was on the back porch, according to police.

Second platoon officers found Norris, 26, of San Diego, on the back porch armed with a large machete, police said, adding that officers secured the area and began a dialogue with him and after around 40 minutes, he agreed to surrender and was taken into custody.

The investigation found Norris had been on the porch for six hours waiting for the resident with the intention of assaulting them with the machete, police said.

"Second platoon officers and supervisors were able to deescalate a dangerous and tense situation, while keeping the occupants of the home and the surrounding homes safe," police said in a statement on Facebook.

Norris was charged with first-degree criminal attempt at assault, as well as carrying a dangerous weapon, and disorderly conduct. His bail was set at $250,000, pending his next court date on Monday, police said.

It was not immediately known if he has legal representation.