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Man in custody following report of assault with a firearm

| January 28, 2025 2:55 PM

HAYDEN — A man is in custody after Kootenai County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of an assault with a firearm Tuesday morning.

According to a press release from KCSO, sheriff's deputies, Coeur d'Alene Police officers and Idaho State Police troopers responded to the Prairie Shopping Center for a report of an assault with a firearm at about 11:15 a.m. 

The female victim stated that she was approached while in her car by a male suspect brandishing a firearm. The victim fled in her vehicle, knocking the suspect over in the process, the press release said. 

Following an extensive search of the area, the male suspect was located using a description from the victim. The suspect was identified as 64-year-old Douglas Smith, a transient of Hayden, according to the press release. Smith was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. 

An investigation continues.