A Nezperce man is facing attempted felony rape and driving under the influence charges.
According to a probable cause affidavit from the Lewiston Police Department, the alleged victim woke on her couch at about 9:30 p.m. Friday to find 58-year-old Lester Wahl allegedly assaulting her. According to the police report, Wahl resisted her attempts to make him stop until she physically pushed him away.
Wahl denied the assault when interviewed by police at the Nez Perce County Jail.
He was arrested later Friday evening on an unrelated charge of allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Judge Michelle Evans entered a not guilty plea on his behalf for the misdemeanor DUI charge and set a preliminary hearing on the felony charge for Dec. 29th.
A felony rape conviction in Idaho carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. (Lewiston Tribune)
