LEWISTON, Idaho – A 58-year-old man from Sequim, Washington, was arrested on Wednesday for reportedly firing a handgun out of his truck while driving from Washington to Idaho, according to Idaho State Police (ISP).
The incident began in Whitman County, Washington, where the driver was reported firing a gun from his GMC Sierra pickup. ISP stated that the driver also fired a shot at a Washington State Patrol trooper before entering Idaho.
ISP received a 911 call about the driver behaving “erratically” on U.S. Highway 95 in Lewiston. The caller reported the driver waving a handgun through the sunroof and firing at their car near Lewiston Hill.
ISP troopers located and arrested the suspect in Lewiston after a “high-risk” traffic stop. He was booked into Nez Perce County Jail and faces charges of aggravated assault. U.S. Highway 12 was closed at 3rd Avenue North during the arrest and the initial investigation.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed against the driver. ISP is seeking information from anyone who witnessed the incident in Idaho. They can contact ISP District 2 at 208-750-9300.
