Knife-wielding man arrested after fight at eastside Kroger

By Lucy Perry
​Indiana Central News

A man armed with a knife was arrested after multipe law enforcement agencies responded to large fight outside of a grocery store on Terre Haute's east side early Saturday morning.

Michael J. Byrer, 30, of Terre Haute, was booked into the Vigo County Jail just before 1:30 a.m. He is charged with 
battery resulting in bodily injury, resisting law enforcement,intimidation and possession of a schedule I-IV controlled substance.

Terre Haute Police Department officers were dispatched to the Kroger at 25th Street and Wabash Avenue around 12:30 a.m. The suspect was allegedly holding a knife in the fight outside on the parking lot. He also reportedly had a female held by the hair.

According to scanner traffic, callers were reporting that "the white male with tattoos was holding a knife and attacking people."

Upon officers arrival, the suspect attempted to flee on foot  a short distance and continued to resist police after he was apprehended.

​Indiana State University Police and Indiana State Police arrived to assist at the scene and break up the crowd. Byrer was taken into custody a short time later.

A Terre Haute Fire Department ambulance was dispactched to the scene, however no one requested medical attention at the time.

Witnesses at the scene said alcohol was a factor in the brawl.