A Seattle man was sentenced to five years in prison for selling hard drugs downtown, and for shoplifting with a loaded firearm. FOX13
According to the U.S. Department of Justice , 31-year-old Kendall Aston was arrested on March 23 after Seattle Police officers saw him dealing fentanyl and other drugs near the area of 3rd Ave., between Pike and Pine Streets.
According to court records, Seattle Police had been surveilling this particular area as part of "Operation New Day", which is an emphasis patrol aimed at increasing public safety in areas that are hot spots for crime.After bringing Alston into custody, police seized 244 fentanyl pills, and a loaded Hi-Point .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun.
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