COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Coeur d’Alene Police Department is now investigating the incident at the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee Town Hall.
Sergeant Jared Reneau with the Coeur d’Alene Police Department said Teresa Borrenpohl was physically removed by private security firm, Lear Asset Management, who was hired by event organizers.
Police officers were already at the school for unrelated reasons, and an initial investigation led them to cite Borrenpohl for battery after reportedly biting one of the men involved in removing her.
After a review of evidence and video related to the event, the City Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has moved to dismiss the citation against Borrenpohl,
In addition, the business license for Lear Asset Management has also been revoked for violating Coeur d’Alene City ordinances regarding Security Agencies and Agents (City Code 5.32.)
“The Coeur d’Alene Police Department recognizes and values all rights afforded by the United States Constitution to all citizens, including the right to free speech. This is a complex incident, and detectives continue to work through all aspects of the investigation. More information will be released when it becomes available,” Sgt. Reneau said.
Previous coverage, February 24, 2025 at 10:18 am
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has released details about an incident at town hall on Saturday, where a woman was reportedly dragged out.
Choas broke out at the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee after a woman being asked to leave was dragged out.
Video sent to NonStop Local appears to show a woman being asked to leave repeatedly before being physically removed.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that Sheriff Norris was involved in the incident but didn’t provide details.
They emphasized that no Kootenai County deputies or personnel were present during the event.
KCSO say that the Coeur d’Alene Police Department is now managing the criminal investigation.
Additionally, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office announced they will conduct an independent investigation through an outside agency.
A woman was pulled from a Republican townhall Saturday.
