A domestic dispute escalated with the brandishing of a long blade.

Sioux Falls Police Information Officer Sam Clemens said the incident occurred Monday evening as a husband and wife were arguing.  As the incident escalated, the man grabbed a machete and held it to his wife’s neck.  The 33 year old suspect also slapped the victim with the flat side of the blade, but did not cause an injury.

After the skirmish the suspect took keys to her vehicle and a phone and left the residence.  The man returned Tuesday morning to return the keys so that she could go to work.

Police know who the suspect is and will file charges once he is found.

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