WATERLOO — A Washburn man has been arrested for allegedly flashing a gun during a road-rage incident.
A woman called police around 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 to report that a man in a pickup truck had been following her closely then pointed a gun as he sped past her on U.S. Highway 218 near Marigold Drive.
The woman, who had three young children in her vehicle, followed the pickup and called police.
An Iowa state trooper spotted the pickup going 81 mph in a 65 mph zone on Highway 218, and the truck pulled into a Washburn home. Authorities found an empty holster for a pistol on the vehicle’s floorboard, and a silver handgun was discovered nearby in the snow next to a privacy fence, according to court records.
Officers also found a small amount of marijuana. The driver allegedly failed field sobriety tests, court records state.
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Shane Dean Gunhus, 39, was arrested for first-offense operating while intoxicated, carrying weapons while intoxicated, assault while displaying a weapon and possession of marijuana. He was released pending trial.
Photos: Iowa Games Fat Bike Race at George Wyth State Park
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Riders enter the trail to start the Iowa Games Fat Bike Race held at George Wyth State Park on Saturday. Thirty cyclists took part in the race, running in either a 30-minute beginners course or 60-minute experienced course. MORE PHOTOS, A4
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Michael Maney leads the pack after the first lap during the Iowa Games Fat Bike Race held at George Wyth State Park on Saturday. Maney took first place in the 60-minute race.
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Joshua Kappelman smiles as he finishes a lap during the Iowa Games Fat Bike Race held at George Wyth State Park on Saturday. The route, similar to cyclocross races, ran through the snow packed trails around the George Wyth lodge.
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Supporters cheer as Nate Schmidt and other riders finish a lap during the Iowa Games Fat Bike Race held at George Wyth State Park on Saturday. Results from the race were based on placement of the riders after the allotted time.
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Cliff Sacco finishes a lap during the Iowa Games Fat Bike Race held at George Wyth State Park on Saturday.
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Carey Fery finishes a lap during the Iowa Games Fat Bike Race held at George Wyth State Park on Saturday.
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Riders take off from the starting line during the Iowa Games Fat Bike Race held at George Wyth State Park on Saturday.
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A rider finishes a lap during the Iowa Games Fat Bike Race held at George Wyth State Park on Saturday.
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Riders line up at the starting line during the Iowa Games Fat Bike Race held at George Wyth State Park on Saturday.
Jeff Reinitz
Police and Courts Reporter
I started with The Courier in 1999 and cover criminal justice and public safety.
