NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho — The Mayor of New Plymouth, Idaho was arrested on Thursday for shooting his son in the arm.
The Payette County Sheriff's Office says dispatch received a call from Rick York around 7:00 p.m. Thursday, saying he had just shot his son.
The Sheriff's Office says there was an argument Thursday evening that led to the shooting.
York's son was taken to the hospital by his mother and his injuries are not life-threatening.
Payette County Jail
Rick York was arrested and charged with aggravated battery.
York will be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. He is up for reelection on November 7.
