Cursing transient arrested

HAYDEN - A Kootenai County sheriff's deputy arrested a homeless man for criminal trespass in Hayden Tuesday night after the man cursed at customers exiting Walmart, and then threatened to kill the law enforcement officer.

William Jinright, 50, began swearing at the customers after purchasing food at the store, states a sheriff's office report.

The deputy responded and found Jinright attempting to get on his bicycle. "With negative results," the report said. "The male went to mount the bike and almost fell over."

The deputy observed that Jinright was "highly intoxicated," and slurred his words when asked to provide his identity.

Jinright, according to the report, then informed the deputy that he would kill him.

At the request of a Walmart manager, the deputy told Jinright he was now being considered a trespasser and that he had to leave the Walmart property. The deputy watched Jinright walk his bicycle toward the Walmart property line.

A short time later, the deputy responded to a second call involving Jinright at the Walmart. The deputy reported that Jinright's bicycle was leaning against the building and Jinright was "curled up in a ball next to the building." The homeless man appeared to be passed out. He was awakened and arrested.

Jinright, originally from Sacramento, Calif., was charged with criminal trespassing and is being held at the Kootenai County jail. Bail was set at $300.