Man charged after allegedly hitting someone with a rock near Woodland RV park

WOODLAND — A man is charged with assault after allegedly hitting someone with a rock on May 8 near the Lewis River RV Park in Woodland.

Cowlitz County deputies arrested Steven Wayne Fire, 42, of Woodland after an apparent witness, who recognized Fire, notified police. Deputies were called to the scene about 10 p.m.

The witness told police Fire hit a passenger in Fire’s truck May 8 while parked at the weigh station adjacent to the Lewis River RV park in the 3100 block of Lewis River Road, according to a police report.

The witness said the passenger fell out of the truck and Fire continued to hit the person, this time with a rock. Fire stopped and sped off after the witness shouted to stop, the report states.

A deputy found a 14-inch pool of blood at the weigh station near several “fist-sized” rocks, according to the report.

The report says the victim told police Fire would not let them out of his truck.

Fire was charged with first-degree assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful imprisonment, both felonies. He was also charged with two counts of misdemeanor protection order violation.

Fire was released from Cowlitz County Jail on a $75,000 bond on Wednesday; his next Cowlitz County Superior Court appearance is scheduled for Thursday.