Accused in shooting

Accused in shooting

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A Maple Drive man was in the Mahoning County jail late Thursday, accused of shooting his wife.

Christian Jaeger, 55, is charged with felonious assault and domestic violence.

Jaeger initially told police that he was in his basement shooting a rifle at the wall about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday when a bullet ricocheted off the wall and struck his wife in the back of the shoulder.

Andrea Jaeger, 43, was transported to St. Elizabeth Health Center. She also relayed different versions of how she got shot including that Jaeger was cleaning the gun and that a bullet ricocheted off the wall. Eventually, Jaeger told police he fired the rifle at his wife but said he didn’t intend to hurt her.

Flag disposal

POLAND

Sons of the American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 in Poland will dispose of worn, frayed, torn or faded American flags today. The ninth annual Flag Disposal Ceremony begins at 8:45 p.m. at the War Memorial Building Post 15 Home, 35 Cortland St. The group will burn the flags, which is the accepted method of disposal.

Couple charged

GREENVILLE, Pa.

A couple has been charged with homicide in the death of their 2-month-old son who authorities say wasn’t fed enough and was left outside in near freezing temperatures when he had trouble breathing.

Michael Rabold, 24, and Royanne Darr, 22, were arrested Wednesday and also charged with endangering the welfare of children for failing to feed their 15-month-old son. The couple also have a son who is just over 2 years old. Authorities say 2-month-old Isaac Rabold died of malnutrition Jan. 17. The boy had been born premature. Darr told police she never received prenatal care and fed the boy only about two ounces of formula a day.

Bear sightings

SALEM

Two bear sightings have been reported to city police. The first was at 10:12 p.m. Wednesday on East State Street near Walmart on the city’s east side. The second was reported at 1:12 a.m. Thursday on Southeast Boulevard. No further information was available.