Longview Man Arrested in Robbery Attempt

LONGVIEW — One person has been arrested following a Longview robbery attempt. Shortly before 5:00 Monday morning the suspect entered the Walgreens Pharmacy on West Loop 281. With his hands in his pockets, as if he had a gun, he approached a pharmacist trying to get medication. Police spokesperson Kristie Brian said he told the pharmacist, “we can do this the easy way or the hard way.” Logan Christopher Nichols, 21, of Longview, was still standing at the counter when police arrived. He has been charged with attempted robbery.