Resident with Knife at Adult Family Home on North Benton Drive

Summary: Law enforcement responded to an incident at an adult family home located at 8712 North Benton Drive, Spokane, Washington. A resident, reportedly in mental distress, was walking around with an open pocket knife and claimed to be poisoned by staff. The individual did not threaten anyone with the knife but repeatedly moved between inside and outside the residence. Officers coordinated response, monitored the situation, and confirmed the knife was a black folding pocket knife. The resident's brother was reported en route. No injuries or direct threats were reported.