At around 10:32 P.M. Monday night, deputies responded to a domestic incident at a residence in Aetna Township. 

Listed details said a male subject had assaulted his father with a knife. The male subject was threatening to harm himself, including suicide, if officers tried to enter the residence to arrest him.

The Newaygo County Emergency Response Team was called out to assist deputies and a short time later, the male subject was taken into custody unharmed. The victim was treated for minor injuries. 

The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Newaygo County Emergency Response Team and Mecosta County EMS.