Accused home invader pleads not guilty

SANDPOINT — A transient accused of attacking a family with bear attack deterrent spray during a home-invasion robbery pleaded not guilty Monday to a suite of felony charges.

Randy Carl Eiland is charged with battery with intent to commit a serious felony, aggravated battery and burglary. His pleas clear the way for a four-day jury trial in 1st District Court in April.

Eiland remains held at the Bonner County Jail in lieu of $500,000 bail.

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