ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – An Ithaca man is facing several felonies.

Ithaca Police officers were called to Abbott Lane twice between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Sunday for reports of a man threatening people with a knife. The suspect eluded IPD on the first call but was taken into custody after a foot chase the second time. 33-year-old Alexander Mosher is charged with two counts of felony menacing and a felony of criminal possession of a weapon.

Mosher is being held in Tompkins County Jail. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Department.

Police Dispatch: (607)-272-3245

Police Administration: (607)-272-9973

Police Tipline: (607)-330-0000

Anonymous Email Tip Address: www.cityofithaca.org/ipdtips