On Friday, Kennewick Police received a report of possible domestic violence at 3800 South Newport Street in Kennewick.
When police arrived, they found that the man had previously committed crimes in California and believed he had access to weapons.
According to police, the man was seen entering a house, but they do not know if he is still there.
At the request of police, the Tri-Cities SWAT team and a Kennewick K9 team were called in.
Using a drone, the house was monitored from above as the SWAT team prepared to take action.
Shortly after the police entered the house, they saw that the man was no longer there. He had probably escaped through the back door.
Shortly after they evacuated the home, a SWAT team member spotted the suspect walking nearby and arrested the man.
The 34-year-old suspect was taken to Benton County Jail on suspicion of fourth-degree domestic violence.