RICHLAND MAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO SHOOTING AT A SHERIFF'S DEPUTY

Richland man pleads not guilty to shooting at a Sheriff’s Deputy

A man from Richland will go on trial in June for firing a shotgun at a Keokuk County Sheriff’s Deputy.  72-year-old Michael McClure has pleaded not guilty to assault on a peace officer with a firearm, going armed with intent and reckless use of a firearm.  According to a criminal complaint, back on January 6, McClure called 911 to say there were several people in his yard.  When Deputy Sheriff Jeff Runnells arrived and knocked on McClure’s door, a shotgun blast came from inside the house.  Runnells says it missed him by about four feet.  McClure is free on $5000 bond; his trial is scheduled to start June 18.

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