A Seattle man accused of threatening Washington Gov.Bob Ferguson allegedly laid out a deadly plan during a hospital stay — one authorities say put the governor and those around him in danger.The alleged scheme began to unravel after Nathaniel David Foster, 34, checked himself into Swedish First Hill on July 18, while experiencing suicidal and homicidal thoughts, charging documents reviewed by Fox News Digital state.During an evaluation, Foster allegedly told a hospital caseworker he planned to head to Olympia and harm Ferguson.
The caseworker alerted police, bringing Seattle officers and Washington State Patrol detectives into the case.FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING TO KILL TRUMP, RUBIO AND BONDIWashington state Gov.Bob Ferguson addresses reporters during a news conference in Longview.
(Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images, File)What Foster allegedly told them went far beyond a vague threat.Foster allegedly described taking public transit to Olympia, then lurking near the governor’s mansion to watch where guards were positioned and when they changed shifts or took breaks.From there, authorities say, he planned to find a weak point in security and force his way inside.ARMED MAN ARRESTED AT US CAPITOL BARRICADE AS POLICE PROBE WHY HE DROVE ONTO RESTRICTED GROUNDSFoster allegedly said he was willing to hurt or kill anyone standing between him and the governor, the documents state.Prosecutors say Foster believed attacking Ferguson would draw attention to grievances he had over his treatment while incarcerated at a Spokane correctional facility.He allegedly told investigators he would do "what he has to do" to get the result he wanted.FEMALE INMATE SUES WASHINGTON STATE AFTER ALLEGED ATTACK BY MALE-BORN PRISONER IN WOMEN'S FACILITYWashington Gov.
Bob Ferguson addresses students in a classroom.A Seattle man is charged with allegedly threatening the governor, according to court records.
(Governor Bob Ferguson Facebook)Foster is charged in King County ...