Sword-wielding man allegedly chases and attacks brother in Idaho Falls
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IDAHO FALLS — A 29-year-old man brought a sword into a family dispute last week, say police.
Daniel Paulsen, of Idaho Falls, chased his brother with a sword, and when he was unable to catch up, he threw a hunting knife at him, according to court documents.
Paulsen’s brother arrived at Paulsen’s home on the 300 block of Wilson Drive in the evening of Aug. 4 to do renovation work.
Courts records indicate Paulsen had punched several holes in the walls of his own home and damaged it by throwing knives at it.
When the brother arrived, Paulsen left the residence with a knife in his hand and a sword sheathed to his back, according to reports.
When his brother approached, Paulsen began to draw the sword, at which point the brother ran away. It’s unclear why Paulsen allegedly pulled a sword on his brother.
While he was chasing after his brother, Paulsen threw a knife at him, according to court documents. The knife fell short, bounced off the road and struck the brother in the ankle.
The brother told police he feared for his life.
When police arrived to speak with Paulsen, he had multiple sword sheaths on his belt. Court documents say Paulsen told police he was protecting his home.
Paulsen was arrested and booked into the Bonneville County Jail on a felony aggravated battery by use of a deadly weapon charge. As of Wednesday, he was being held on a $5,000 bond.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 17.