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Man Facing Possible Bias Crime Charges After Shooting Out Of Moving Vehicle

(Roseburg, OR) -- A man is facing possible bias crime charges after allegedly shooting a gun out the window of his pickup and making what police call concerning comments about "foreign" drivers. Police arrested 53-year-old Charles Simmons of Winston Thursday in the Roseburg area. Witnesses tell police Simmons was firing a gun out his window on I-5. Police say he also shouted at pedestrians, tried to stop other drivers and caused a non-injury crash. Simmons allegedly made comments about foreign drivers after police arrested him. He faces 23 charges including DUI, unlawful use of a weapon, and robbery. Bias charges are being considered.

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