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Sheriff: Washougal man threatened road crew with rifle

Justin Bryden taken into custody after hourslong standoff

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A Washougal man was arrested Thursday after threatening a road-paving crew with an AR-style rifle, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Justin A. Bryden, 37, of Washougal is facing two counts of first-degree assault, according to the Clark County Jail roster. He was to make a first appearance in Clark County Superior Court on Friday afternoon.

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