Man with hatchet threatens Portland arcade patrons

A man armed with a hatchet and machete entered a Northwest Portland arcade, threatening at least dozen people who were inside Saturday afternoon, police said.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A man armed with a hatchet and machete entered a Northwest Portland arcade, threatening at least dozen people who were inside Saturday afternoon, police said.

Around 3 p.m., the man -- who has not yet been publicly identified -- went into Ground Kontrol in the area of NW 5th and Couch in Old Town. Ground Kontrol management got the patrons evacuated quickly and safely, said PPB Sgt. Kevin Allen, which "opened up opportunities" for police to surround the building and de-escalate the situation.

At one point, the man allegedly threw the hatchet and machete out of the building.

Both the Crisis Negotiation Team and SERT units responded to the scene. Around 4:30 p.m. the man -- who police said appeared to have taken a drug -- became drowsy, which allowed authorities to safely get the suspect onto a stretcher.

He was taken to the hospital for medical evaluation. No one was hurt in the incident.

Streets in the area have re-opened.

Charges are pending.