By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – A 44-year-old Chehalis-area woman escaped with her life after her boyfriend reportedly fired repeatedly from a rifle towards her as she ran down her driveway following an argument.
Deputies called to the 700 block of state Route 508 found the suspect had already given up his gun, was very intoxicated and emotional, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
“He said he didn’t want to make any statements, but told the deputy he should probably take him to jail,” Chief Deputy Stacy Brown said this morning.
Todd H. Bergfalk, 44, of Tacoma, was booked into the Lewis County Jail for first-degree assault, according to the sheriff’s office.
Brown said the incident took place about 5:20 p.m. on Saturday.
What the disagreement was about, she didn’t say, but indicated at one point the girlfriend locked Bergfalk out of the trailer but then eventually let him back in.
When he began to load a Remington 22 long rifle, she tried to leave but he wouldn’t let her, according to the sheriff’s office. He fired off about four rounds inside the trailer, Brown said.
The woman finally went outside and he followed, firing approximately 10 rounds as she fled, according to Brown.
She didn’t know where the bullets were going and was very afraid she would be shot, Brown said. Evidence showed some were fired in her direction, according to Brown.
“She wasn’t hit, thankfully,” Brown stated.
Bergfalk is tentatively scheduled to appear before a judge at 4 o’clock this afternoon.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
Lucky he was not a better shot or we would have had a homicide.