Jackson County Man Threatens Family Before Fire

Authorities say a Jackson County man threatened his wife with a gun before running into another room and firing it. A subsequent fire destroyed their residence and damaged a nearby vehicle. 31 year old Tyler Yeager, of rural Maquoketa, is charged in Iowa District Court of Jackson County with intimidation with a dangerous weapon, going armed with intent, first-degree harassment, domestic assault and reckless use of firearm. His next court hearing is set for Friday, Jan. 20. Reports say on December  26th, Yeager pointed a handgun at his wife, Autumn Yeager, at their residence and threatened to kill her and himself. Yeager then ran into another room and fired the gun while his wife was still inside the house and their minor children were outside of the house in a vehicle nearby.