Sergeant Danny Gabriel says he and a deputy searched Praiswater’s vehicle, and found a loaded Smith & Wesson revolver. In a court affidavit, Sergeant Gabriel says he has statements from the victim and a woman in the car with Praiswater, saying he was drunk when he pulled the weapon on the man.
Gabriel says Praiswater tested above the legal driving limit in two separate breathalizer tests. He’s charged with unlawfully exhibiting a firearm, and unlawful use of a firearm while intoxicated.
The 56-year-old Praiswater is being held at the Andrew County Jail after a judge set bond at $30,000.