Man accused of wielding ax at family

A Polson man is accused of frightening his family by wielding an ax at them. Nathaniel James Rodgers, 29, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court June 5 to a felony charge of assault with a weapon and misdemeanor charges of partner or family member assault and criminal mischief.

According to court records, on May 24, a deputy with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at an undisclosed residence. At the scene, the deputy spoke with the alleged victim, C.F. She stated that another female gave her a ride home and Rodgers began chasing them in his truck.

When they arrived at the residence, Rodgers began screaming and yelling at them and broke the handle on one of the vehicle’s doors. He then allegedly attempted to break the front passenger side window before retrieving an ax.

He stepped toward C.F. and stated “I’m going to f*** you up” in the presence of one of the couple’s children. C.F. also indicated that Rodgers threatened to kill everyone the night before in front of both of their children.

Law enforcement later located Rodgers driving his truck and detained him for questioning. An ax was located in the bed on the truck.

Judge Molly Owen set the case for trial Nov. 18. Rodgers remains at liberty.