A Homer motorist was arrested last Wednesday night after he allegedly ran his vehicle into a ditch and then threatened to kill a man who came to his aid.
Lincoln Parish sheriff’s deputies responded to a call on La. Highway 146 (White Lightning Road) about 7:00 p.m. Wednesday reporting a vehicle had run into the ditch and the driver was being aggressive with the homeowner.
As deputies arrived, a man could be heard calling for help. The man said he was in his garage when he saw a truck enter his yard through the ditch and stop. He approached the vehicle to render aid and found the driver passed out behind the wheel.
The homeowner said he opened the door to attempt to wake the driver who pushed him out of the door and threatened to shoot him in the head. The man grabbed the driver’s arms as he tried to reach for something while his wife called 911. The man said he had to restrain the driver until deputies arrived.
The driver, Alan A. Defario, 66, of Homer, was taken into custody. A Kimber .45 pistol was found where in the area Defario was trying to reach when he made the statement about shooting the victim in the head.
Defario was transported to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center and administered a breath test that indicated his blood alcohol concentration was .229g%, nearly three times the legal limit.
A records check showed Defario had a prior DWI conviction and a suspended license. He was booked for aggravated assault, DWI-second offense, careless operation, and driving under suspension.
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