A convicted felon who became a motivational speaker — warning teens about the dangers of drugs and crime — is accused of going on a bender, threatening to kill his girlfriend and her son, and smashing a former prison buddy in the face with a statue of John Wayne.

Authorities said Russell Simon Jr. was jailed on attempted murder charges after the events following his relapse into drugs and alcohol. According to a criminal complaint, a night of drinking with the prison buddy on May 15 led to Simon stripping off his clothes, fighting with the friend and firing shots at him and Simon’s girlfriend.

The complaint says Simon forced his girlfriend to perform oral sex on him while he had his gun nearby and threatened to kill her and her 9-year-old son. At least six shots were fired, one grazing the woman’s arm, the complaint said…

Isanti County Attorney Jeff Edblad said last week that tests show Simon had cocaine, THC and methamphetamine in his system.

Well – good luck, pilgrim.