WINONA, Minn. — Police arrested a man well known to them, Christoher Wayne Swinger, after a man reported being followed by Swinger, who had rummaged through his trash outside and then come inside. An argument ensued. This was about 1 a.m. in the 150 block of East Fifth Street. Police classified the incident as “an active disturbance.” Because Swinger is known to carry knives and machetes, officers attempted a pat-down for weapons. They said Swinger bristled and cursed and refused, all while sweating profusely. They managed to cuff him. In a pants pocket, they said, was a meth pipe. A fuller search found 1.9 grams. Swinger, age 50, who is homeless, was booked at jail for drug possession.
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Swinger. Didn’t want pat-down.