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CDA Man Jailed On Assault Charge

Posted by DFO

March 11, 2009 4:50 p.m. • 0 comments

A 34-year-old Coeur d’Alene man was arrested on aggravated assault charges late Tuesday night, after he allegedly beat a drinking companion and fired shots at his car as he drove off. Andy Lee Jones was arrested after a standoff with police at 1374 Kaleigh Court. Initially, Coeur d’Alene police were called to Kootenai Medical Center, where Craig Evans, 28, of Coeur d’Alene, was being treated for injuries to his head and face. Evans reported that he and his fiance spent the evening at the Mousetrap Bar in Coeur d’Alene, having drinks with a friend and Jones. Later, he gave the two men a ride to their home, where Jones reportedly began waving around a Ruger 9mm handgun. As he tried to leave, Evans said, Jones bear-hugged him and then started beating him. He was able to leave and get in the car. At that point, the victim said, Jones fired several shots in the direction of the car. Officers found a bullet hole in the rear passenger side fender.

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