SEATTLE — A man was arrested in Downtown Seattle after he was found with a hatchet and drugs, according to the Seattle Police Department.
The 33-year-old suspect was arrested in an alley behind Smith Tower, which was closed to the public on Tuesday around 6:30 p.m.
Officers say that they saw the suspect had a small ziplock bag with white powder while they were talking to him.
He was arrested.
Police recovered meth, cocaine, a knife, items for drug use, and a hatchet.
The suspect was arrested and taken to the King County Jail.
He was later sent to Harborview Medical Center for a medical evaluation.
Officers have referred trespassing, drugs, and illegal gun possession to the Seattle City Attorney’s Office once the suspect is released.
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