Two Caldwell police officers were injured Sunday while taking an a man into custody after police say he tried to set a home on fire while also holding a knife.
According to the Caldwell Police Department, officers first responded to the 800 block of Shane Place for a welfare check involving a man who appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis. After determining no crime had occurred and confirming the family was safe, officers cleared the scene.
A short time later, officers were called back after receiving reports the man attempted to set the home on fire while armed with a large knife…