Briefs May 17, 2011

Man dies after arrest attempt

BONNERS FERRY - A man died after a deputy tried to arrest him early Monday morning, said Boundary County Sheriff Greg Sprungl.

The incident began about 12:15 a.m. when a woman reported that a vehicle was blocking U.S. 95. When she attempted to help the motorist, a naked man stepped out of the vehicle . The woman drove home and called the sheriff's department.

While the suspect was being taken into custody, he suffered a medical problem. The deputy called for an ambulance and the man was transported to Boundary Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Sprungl requested an investigation by Idaho State Police.

The name of the deceased man is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

'Arsenic and Old Lace' starts tonight

POST FALLS - Classical Christian Academy in Post Falls will present the comedy play "Arsenic and Old Lace" tonight through Thursday at the school, 2289 W. Seltice Way.

Showings are at 7 p.m. Cost is $3 for students, $5 for adults and $20 for families. Tickets available at the school office or the door.

The play, written in 1939, features a drama critic who learns on his wedding day that his beloved maiden aunts are homicidal maniacs and that insanity runs in his family.

The audience is seated all around the stage and the actors perform in the aisles and in every available space.

Driver dies after train hits vehicle

A Bonners Ferry man was killed when his vehicle was hit by a train about 8:55 Monday morning.

Richard E. Kelson, 77, was driving a 2002 Volkswagon Jetta when he pulled out of his tree farm at a private railroad crossing and was struck by a northbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe Train near Mirror Lake Golf Course.

An investigation continues.