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On March 5, 2002, while in the performance of his duties, Surveillance Officer Pat Moore went to the home of offender Roger Sehom at approximately 9:15 p.m. to do a curfew check. Upon going to the front dom:, Mr. Moore noticed the offender sleeping on the couch in the living room. Mr. Moore knocked on the door several times trying to get a response from the offender. Mr. · Moore called out his name and also said "Probation Officer" and knocked louder. This went on for several minutes when suddenly Mr. Sehorn awoke and hurriedly walked past the front door. Surveillance Officer Moore stepped to the side of the door while still calling out "Probation Officer." Surveillance Officer Moore did not hear the offender come to the door but heard what sounded like a gunshot and at the same time, felt a breeze that went by his left leg. Mr. Moore looked at the door at what appeared to be a bullet hole in the lower portion of the door. At this point, as the door was opening, Surveillance Officer Moore grabbed the knob and yelled, "This is your probation officer." Mr. Sehorn 'yelled out, "I didn't know it was you Pat. I thought someone was trying to break into the house." The door stopped moving and was opened slightly. Mr. Moore observed the probationer holding a rifle by his right leg, pointed toward the ground. With his left hand, Mr. Moore reached in and grabbed the rifle. Mr. 'Moore did not pull his weapon. For his own personal safety, Mr. Moore placed the defendant in handcuffs and contacted the Concord Police Department. Mr. Sehom was arrested and charged with Assault With a Deadly Weapon on a Law Enforcement Officer. He was taken to the Concord Police Department for processing. The case is still currently pending in Superior Court.