Man arrested following 'active situation' in Post Falls

A Post Falls man with a history of violence was arrested Wednesday for outstanding probation violation warrants several hours after sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic dispute.

Jeremy A. Wilhem, 39, was “taken safely into custody” at 6:30 p.m. by the Kootenai County SWAT team, stated a press release issued by the sheriff's office.

No information was provided regarding what occurred prior to Wilhelm's arrest, although the sheriff's office issued an advisory around 4:15 p.m. letting media know an “active situation” was underway near Poleline Avenue and Greensferry Road.

The incident began around 1 p.m. when sheriff's deputies were called to respond to a domestic dispute near Greensferry Road and east Blue Grass Lane in Post Falls. While investigating the dispute, it was discovered Wilhelm had the outstanding warrants related to prior convictions for attempted strangulation, aggravated battery and DUI.

The SWAT team was activated, according to the sheriff's office, based on Wilhelm's previous arrest information.

Wilhelm was booked into the Kootenai County jail and additional charges may be filed against him once the investigation of Wednesday's events.

Wilhelm has an extensive previous criminal history dating back at least 16 years. His record includes arrests for multiple DUIs, driving while suspended, domestic battery, probation violations, petit theft, and violation of a no contact order.