A Le Mars man accused of pointing a loaded gun at three police officers has accepted a plea deal.
44-year-old Brandyn Scott Doss entered guilty pleas to five of the seven counts he faced, including assault on persons in certain occupations while displaying a deadly weapon, going armed with intent, first-degree harassment, assault while displaying a deadly weapon, and false imprisonment. The court dismissed counts one and two as part of the deal, with sentencing now set for Monday, May 18th at 1:30pm in Plymouth County District Court. His trial date was previously set to start tomorrow morning.
Police were called to a residence on Second Ave NW in the early hours of December 14th, following up on a report of an argument between two men. According to the police report and court documents, Doss answered the door pointing a loaded 9mm Taurus handgun at three officers, and was arrested after the officers told Doss to put the gun down. Doss reportedly told officers they would be shot if they didn’t have a warrant or invitation.
Prior to the officers’ arrival, Doss allegedly pointed the gun at another man in the residence for nearly 4 minutes and had previously threatened to kill two family members via text message.
Doss will remain the Plymouth County Jail on $25,000 bond.
