Idaho Falls man arrested for aggravated assault
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The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department
IDAHO FALLS — Local authorities arrested 27‐year‐old James E. Anderson for aggravated assault late Friday night.
The Ammon man was also arrested for unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, exhibition of a weapon and carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence. He was booked into the Bonneville County Jail.
Police reports show officers responded to the 600 block of First Street around 11:39 p.m. for a report of a male pointing a gun, which he pulled from his waistband, at people and passing vehicles.
Officers contacted Anderson, who was visibly intoxicated and a convicted felon, and he was taken into custody.
He was found in possession of a pellet type handgun.