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A Powell Butte man was arrested Thursday and charged with multiple crimes after reportedly firing shots at his girlfriend.
Bruce Alexander, 44, was arrested following an investigation and search of his Powell Butte home that stemmed from a reported domestic incident on Wednesday. The investigation and search revealed that Alexander had fired a rifle three times at a pick-up truck being driven by Terry Ramsey of Prineville.
According to Crook County Sheriff's Office reports, Ramsey was not struck by any of the bullets and was uninjured during the incident.
"All things considered, this case could have had a totally different outcome," said Sheriff's Office Detective Sergeant Travis Jurgens. "The victim was very fortunate she was not hit by any of the bullets."
Contrary to prior reports, Alexander was charged with first degree attempted assault, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and not attempted murder, unlawful use of a weapon, menacing, and pointing a firearm at another.
According to Crook County deputy district attorney Victoria Schwartz, the attempted assault charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a controlled substance is five years in prison and a $125,000 fine.
The Sheriff's Office declined to comment on the criminal history of Alexander.
CERT (Central Oregon Response Team) and CODE (Central Oregon Drug Enforcement) team members assisted the Crook County Sheriff's Office in the investigation.
