Man with hatchet threatens Portland arcade patrons

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.