3rd suspect who fled law enforcement near Frenchtown arrested
By: MTN News
and last updated 2020-12-17 22:50:50-05
MISSOULA â A third person has been arrested after fleeing law enforcement near Frenchtown on Wednesday.
Missoula County Sheriff s Office spokeswoman says that deputies, following information provided by a local resident, located the third and final felony theft suspect, Jordan Randal Christensen, at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Christensen was found on an island in the Clark Fork River near the former Smurfit Stone mill in Frenchtown and was taken into custody without incident. Missoula County Sheriffâs Office would like to extend their gratitude to all those who have assisted in the search and detainment of the suspects including members of the public for providing information and taking the time to secure their property, Missoula City Police Department, Montana Highway Patrol, Frenchtown Rural Fire Department, and Two Bear Air, Smith sai
Search underway for theft suspects near Frenchtown
By: MTN News
and last updated 2020-12-16 19:11:40-05
FRENCHTOWN â Law enforcement is asking that the public avoid the area of the old Smurfit Stone mill in Frenchtown.
Missoula County Sheriff s Office deputies, assisted by Missoula City Police officers, are currently in pursuit of two felony theft suspects near the Frenchtown mill.
The suspects are dressed in dark clothing and on foot. Canine units are assisting in the search.
If you have any information or see the suspects please do not approach! Call 9-1-1 immediately.
A third suspect is currently in custody.
Search continues near Frenchtown mill for final theft suspect
By: MTN News
and last updated 2020-12-17 00:32:04-05
MISSOULA â The public has been asked to avoid the Frenchtown mill area as the search for a final theft suspect continues.
Jordan Randal Christensen is 6 foot, 195 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair and is believed to be in dark colored clothing.
The Missoula County Sheriff s Office reported two suspects for felony theft have been detained, but law enforcement is still looking for a third.
That third suspect is believed to be wearing dark clothes and is considered armed and dangerous.
The search for two suspects started just after 4 p.m. today near the former Smurfit Stone mill along the Clark Fork River. The first suspect was already in custody at that time.