MAN ARRESTED AFTER TAKING METH TO HOSPITAL

An Alexandria man is suspected of taking drugs and
then seeking medical attention, police narcotics agents said.

The problem is that he brought the suspected meth to show hospital
personnel. The employees contacted the Alexandria Police Department
about the drugs.

In separate cases, seven other people were arrested in street corner
enforcement efforts, said Sgt. Newmon Bobb, supervisor of the
division. The arrests were made throughout Alexandria where agents had
received complaints from Neighborhood Watch groups.

In the hospital incident, Thomas Peterson of 1102 Heyman Lane,
Alexandria, was arrested on charges of possession of meth, possession
of "ice," which is 90 percent pure methamphetamine and possession of a
controlled dangerous substance, Bobb said.

Agents worked Tuesday night making arrests on Levin, Wise, Hope,
Sunset, Applewhite and 16th streets.

Among those arrested was a 15-year-old juvenile. He is suspected of
selling crack cocaine to an undercover officer.