Caldwell (Statesman of Idaho) A Caldwell man who allegedly fired rounds into a house and then led police on a chase was taken into custody Friday night on charges of several felonies.
Officers responded to a complaint of gunfire at approximately 11 p.m. and discovered that a residence had been hit by bullets, according to a news release from the Caldwell Police Department. According to authorities, the suspect, a 68-year-old man, had stalked the intended female victim who lived there.
According to the release, they found that individual at his home, where he climbed into his pickup vehicle, disregarded police orders, and left the area. When cops stopped the suspect’s truck using a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) move close to East Ustick Road and South Kimball Avenue, the chase came to an end.
According to the release, an officer was hurt and the vehicle was damaged when the officer’s vehicle veered off the road during the PIT maneuver. According to the release, the officer was taken to a hospital, given treatment, and then discharged.
Additionally, the report stated that the suspect’s vehicle impacted and damaged another officer’s patrol car.
According to the announcement, when police searched the suspect’s truck, they discovered a loaded weapon that they believe was used in the shooting.
According to Canyon County jail records, the man was taken into custody on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felony eluding causing damage, driving under the influence, resisting or obstructing officials, and other offenses.
