One in custody following bizarre knife incident at Oak Hill cemetery

Yesterday evening at approximately 6:15pm Butler Officers responded to Oak Hill Cemetery in reference to a person being chased by a man brandishing a knife. The man brandishing a knife was identified as Branden Quigg.

The victim was able to maintain a safe distance away from Quigg until Officers arrived and took Quigg into custody without incident. A knife was also recovered from Quigg during the arrest.

On October 22, 2024 Branden Quigg was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault 2nd Degree, two counts of Domestic Assault 2nd Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

Quigg was assigned a bond amount of $100,000 Cash Only and remained in custody until December 16, 2024 when he was granted a signature bond by Judge Highley.

Formal charges are pending.

Courtesy Butler Police Department