Helena man charged with using kids as shields from police
The Associated Press | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years, 2 months AGO
HELENA — A Helena man is charged with threatening police officers with a hammer when they tried to arrest and then using his children as shields after officers drew their weapons.
Jimie Paul Mayes, 48, is charged with criminal endangerment and assault on a peace officer. He made an initial appearance in Justice Court on Thursday and did not enter a plea.
The confrontation happened as officers tried to arrest Mayes on a bail jumping warrant on Jan. 28.
Mayes had been convicted of partner/family member assault and issuing a bad check on Nov. 20 and was given a suspended sentence. The state filed a petition to revoke his suspended sentences and he didn’t show up for a Jan. 8 hearing.
Mayes has requested a public defender.
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