PORTLAND, Maine — A Portland man was arrested late Monday after allegedly threatening staff at a restaurant with a knife, according to a police statement.

John Aboda, 33, is facing a charge of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.

Shortly before midnight, police were called to a Congress Street establishment when a drunken man identified as Aboda was becoming disruptive, police said. He allegedly pulled a 6-inch knife from his waist and began to wave it in the air.

In addition to the knife, a sheath also was recovered, according to the police statement.

No injuries were reported.

BDN sports freelancer Ryan McLaughlin grew up in Brewer and is a lifelong fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.

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