Man Arrested for Shooting at a Home in Clark County Appears in Court

Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 -- 11:01 AM

A man arrested for shooting at a home in Clark County appeared in court on Wednesday.

On Saturday March 28th 2026, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office received a call about someone shooting at their home and 4-wheeler on Pray Ave in the Township of Washburn.

The caller believed he knew who did the shooting and described the vehicle they were driving when they left. Officers arrived at the residence and saw several shell casings in the driveway.

While Officers were processing the scene and talking to neighbors, the suspect was seen driving past the residence. Officers tried to stop the suspect, later identified as Desmond L. Smith, and got into a chase with Desmond.

Desmond eventually crashed his vehicle after traveling several miles and ran into the nearby woods. With the help of residents, Desmond was located and arrested without incident. Officers located the handgun involved in the incident near the location of the arrest. Desmond was then transported to jail.

Desmond was charged with two felonies, Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer and 2nd Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety and several misdemeanor crimes to include:

• Discharging a Firearm with-in 100 Yards of a Building,
• Criminal Damage to Property,
• Operate Firearm While Intoxicated,
• Disorderly Conduct with use of a Dangerous Weapon,
• OWI 3rd,
• Resisting or Obstruction of a Officer,
• And two counts of Bail Jumping.

During his preliminary hearing and arraignment on Wednesday, probable cause was found so his court proceedings will continue. He entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him. He’s scheduled to be back in court on September 22nd.

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