New Plymouth Mayor Rick York arrested for shooting son after heated argument

August 2024 · 1 minute read

According to a recent news release, the Payette County Sheriff's Office arrested New Plymouth Mayor Rick York for shooting his son in the arm.

The Sheriff's Office says the incident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2. Dispatch received a 911 call from Rick York, saying he had shot his son, Jacob York, in the arm. York was taken to the hospital by his mother, and his injuries are non-life-threatening.

During the investigation, the Sheriff's Office learned an argument took place that evening, and the shooting happened during that argument.

Rick York was arrested and charged with aggravated battery. He will be arraigned on Friday at 1:30 p.m.

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