Cops Taser A Man In A Scream Costume Brandishing A Real Knife

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving an armed suspect wearing a “Scream” movie costume after deputies responded to a report early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 8:28 a.m., deputies were called to the 1400 block of Raff Rd. SW in Canton Township, where a man dressed in the iconic horror film costume was seen wielding a knife. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies located the suspect, later identified as 35-year-old Jacob Paul Weisgarber, who brandished the knife at officers.

Weisgarber fled on foot, prompting a short pursuit. Deputies attempted to deescalate the situation, but the suspect refused to comply with commands. He then ran onto U.S. Route 30, into active traffic. Deputies quickly halted traffic to prevent a potential collision.

After the suspect continued to resist orders, deputies deployed a Taser, successfully taking Weisgarber into custody without further incident. No injuries were reported.