Butte, Missoula police use armored vehicles to help end highway standoff
John Emeigh
and last updated 2021-02-19 11:09:51-05
BUTTE â Multiple agencies were involved in the chase of a man suspecting of shooting at law enforcement in Belgrade, which ended in his arrest over 130 miles away.
âWe got word about 12:30 last night that a male driving a pickup with a trailer had been involved in a pursuit situation in Gallatin County and had fired at an officer,â said Butte Sheriff Ed Lester.
The suspect drove into Butte early Thursday morning and a local officer located the man in his truck parked at Elm and Home streets. A police pursuit ensued in town, which continued on Interstate 90 westbound. Anaconda police deployed a device to deflate one of the fleeing vehicleâs tires, but the chase continued at high speeds.