Spokane man accused of trying to stab girlfriend, father

A Spokane man accused of trying to stab his girlfriend and father Monday is in jail facing assault charges. Police believe Brian N. Olson, 30, came into the couple’s bedroom, threatened his girlfriend with a knife and said he was going to steal her money and her life, according to court documents. She was sleeping downstairs when he woke her up holding a knife and bat and punched her in the face. He then began slashing at her with the knife, court documents say. Olson’s father was in the house and told police his son threatened to “kill you, cut you open and burn the house down.” He told police his son headbutted him and tried to stab his girlfriend in the abdomen. He was able to get the bat away from his son and hit him with it, causing him to drop the knife, according to court documents. His girlfriend told police that she’s tried to call a shelter in the past, but her boyfriend keeps getting her phone before she can complete the screening process. Police arrested Olson on investigation of two counts of first degree assault and unlawful imprisonment. His bond was set at $20,000 during a brief court appearance Tuesday.