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Man Arrested For Firing Shots Inside Vacant Home

Posted: Feb. 25, 2016 3:30 PM PST

A shots fired incident is reported in Nevada City. Nevada County Sheriff Keith Royal says it occurred Wednesday afternoon, where the suspect, 26-year-old James Wilson, was squatting inside a vacant home on Karly Way with his girlfriend and some other people…

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Royal says there was an argument, during which time Wilson allegedly pointed a handgun at the victim…

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Royal says Wilson then reportedly pointed the gun away from the caretaker and fired off a couple rounds before fleeing the area with his girlfriend. He was arrested the next day on four felony charges and four misdemeanor charges. That includes discharging and brandishing a firearm, being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of methamphetamine and heroin. Also arrested on drug-related charges was Douglas Brantley.

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