Man arrested in theft, allegedly held knife to victim's throat

A Madison man was arrested after he allegedly held a knife to another man's throat before taking $18 from the victim. Leo Cowan, 43, was tentatively charged with theft, resisting/obstructing a police officer and a parole violation, the Madison Police Department said in a news release. The incident happened about 5:30 a.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of Gilson Street. Full Story: Madison.com

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