A 41 year old man from Box Elder was arrested in Pierre Wednesday night (Feb. 26, 2025) on charges of Simple Assault and 1st offense DUI.
Information from the Pierre Police Department said shortly after 9:30pm, Patrol Officers responded to the 900 block of West Sioux Avenue in Pierre for an assault. The investigation showed John E. Gines had become upset with the driver of another vehicle for cutting him off in traffic. Gines forced the other vehicle to stop and confronted the driver, who was a 67 year old man from Fort Pierre. Gines grabbed the man by the neck and threatened him.
Pierre Patrol Officers found Gines in his vehicle consuming alcohol at the scene of the incident. Gines was found to be impaired and was taken to the Hughes County Jail.
The victim had minor injuries.
A police department spokesperson said there were no indications that Gines or the victim knew each other prior to the incident.
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