Theft suspects who led officers on chase make initial court appearance
By: Katie Miller - MTN News
Posted at 9:01 AM, Dec 19, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-19 11:02:27-05
MISSOULA â The three theft suspects who were the subject of a law enforcement search near Frenchtown earlier this week appeared in court Friday on felony charges.
Jordan Randal Christensen, 27 years old; Sammy Wright, 27; and Steven Meile, 30, are all facing charges for theft and more following the incident. The group is accused of trying to steal a trailer from a home earlier this week. A chase then followed with law enforcement using police dogs and helicopters to locate the suspects.
3 men who fled law enforcement near Frenchtown appear in court
By: Katie Miller
and last updated 2020-12-19 00:33:30-05
MISSOULA â The three theft suspects who were the subject of a law enforcement search near Frenchtown earlier this week appeared in court Friday afternoon on felony charges.
Jordan Randal Christensen, 27, Sammy Wright, 27, and Steven Meile, 30, are all looking at charges for theft and more following the incident. The group is accused of trying to steal a trailer from a home earlier this week. A chase then followed with law enforcement using police dogs and helicopters to locate the suspects.
Christensen is being charged with fleeing from or eluding a peace officer, felony criminal endangerment, and felony theft for leading law enforcement on a chase through Missoula County, after allegedly attempting to steal a trailer from a home earlier this week. The chase ensued on foot, vehicle, with the use of police dogs, and helicopters on Wednesday
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
MCSO Searches for Armed and Dangerous Fugitive near Frenchtown
UPDATE -8:30 p.m.
The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a felony theft subject who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Public Information Officer Jeanette Smith said late Wednesday night that Jordan Randal Christensen is at large and the search is underway on both sides of the Clark Fork River in the vicinity of the old Frenchtown Pulp Mill in Frenchtown.
Christensen described as being six feet tall and weighing 195 pounds with brown eyes and black hair and is believed to be wearing dark clothing.
The Sherriff’s office is urging residents in the area to ensure that their homes are well lit and secure, including locking all automobiles.
Search continues for man who fled law enforcement near Frenchtown
By: MTN News
and last updated 2020-12-17 17:45:03-05
MISSOULA â Local law enforcement is continuing to search for a third suspect who fled from law enforcement on Wednesday.
Jordan Randal Christensen â who is considered armed and dangerous â is described as being 6â tall, weighing 195 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen in dark-colored clothing.
Missoula County Sheriffâs Office spokeswoman Jeannette Smith noted on Thursday morning that anyone who sees Christensen should not approach him and call 9-1-1 immediately.
The incident began when Smith says deputies responded to a call of attempted felony theft of a trailer near Grove Street at approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The reporting citizen startled the suspects who then fled the scene.