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Man Arrested After Threatening Woman With Cane

Last updated on Monday, May 11, 2015

(CARR TOWNSHIP) - A Jackson County man faces charges after an incident involving the elderly woman he shares a residence with.

It happened in Carr Township in Jackson County.

Police say Travis Grigsby was arrested after threatening the 80-year-old woman with her own cane Friday.

The woman told police Grigsby wanted the Fentanyl pain-relieving patch that she was wearing.

After the victim gave Grigsby the patch, she hid in a bedroom to get away from him.

The woman called the Sheriff's office Saturday morning.

Grigsby is charged with confinement, theft with a prior conviction, intimidation, robbery and violation of the Legend Drug Act, all felonies.

He is being held in Jackson County Jail without bond.

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