WINONA — A 66-year-old man will be back in court next week after authorities say he pointed a gun at a woman in his home.
Richard Drew Iverson, of Winona, faces one count each of second-degree assault and terroristic threats, both felonies. A contested omnibus hearing is set for Wednesday.
The investigation began April 15, when a 31-year-old deaf woman reported to law enforcement that Iverson had pointed a .22 caliber rifle at her two days earlier. Through an interpreter, the woman said she was seated in a chair in the living room when the incident occurred.
She told authorities she didn't want to die or be injured, so she put her hands up to de-escalate the situation.
According to the criminal complaint, Iverson admitted he'd pointed the rifle at the woman, saying he "wanted to get her attention," but it was "obviously inappropriate."
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The woman said Iverson had also pointed a gun at her a few months earlier as she sat in a recliner 15 feet away from him, court documents say.
The woman is considered a vulnerable adult under state statutes, the report says.
The assault charge carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both. The terroristic threats count is punishable by up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
