A Washington man was arrested on multiple felony charges Saturday after shooting a firearm into a highway and a second was trespassed following the incident. 

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a civil issue at approximately 10:22 p.m. The caller stated shots had been fired near 260th Street and Ginkgo Avenue. Deputies arrested 49-year-old Erik Strand of Washington on multiple charges including: going armed with intent, a class D felony; assault while participating in a felony, a class D felony; intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a class C felony, and reckless use of a firearm, a simple misdemeanor.  

According to Washington County Communications, in addition another individual was trespassed following the incident. 

According to court records, “deputies spoke with the victim who stated that he was sitting on the side of the roadway at Ginkgo and 260th, attempting to locate his children” who were possibly at a nearby residence. He tried to also contact a female at that home. During this time, he was approached by Strand who was in a vehicle.

Conflicting stories outline that three shots were fired; the victim said the gun was pointed at him, and then shot into the ground. The claim from Strand alleges that he fired the shots into the air, in an attempt to scare him away. Strand stated the victim did not display any weapons and both individuals were in their vehicles.

Deputies located two casings and two slugs in the roadway where the incident occurred in rural western Washington County. The firearm was located at the residence and seized by authorities. The shots were fired less than 200 yards from an occupied residence. 

An initial appearance for Strand was held Monday. KCII will bring you more information as it becomes official.