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Jason Simms arrested after being caught with knives, other weapons and pills on G train in Brooklyn

Man arrested for bringing several weapons onto subway
Man arrested for bringing several weapons onto subway 00:25

NEW YORK -- A man is facing charges after bringing several knives and other weapons onto the subway Thursday night in Brooklyn.

Officers say they noticed 44-year-old Jason Simms, of Queens, had a box cutter in his front pants pocket while on the G train.

When they investigated, officers say they found he also had brass knuckles, a large knife, two smaller knives, another box cutter, pepper spray and some pills.

He now faces several charges, including possession of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance.

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