(NMB) At approximately 1930 hours on Friday, December 26th, the Phillips County Sheriff’s office received an emergency phone call regarding a domestic disturbance at a residence located on Stage Road South of Dodson. The caller reported that during the disturbance, a male subject had discharged a firearm inside of the residence while herself and several juveniles were present on the property.
While PCSO Deputies were responding, phone contact was made with the report ring party who advised that the male had fled from the residence inside of a plow truck and was possibly still armed with a firearm. It was determined that the male suspect had driven to a nearby abandoned ranch house in order to hide from law enforcement.
Due to the severity of the incident, all PCSO deputies and the Undersheriff were called out and responded to the address to establish a perimeter around the residence where the male suspect was believed to be hiding. A mutual aid call was made to other law enforcement agencies which included the Fort Belknap Police Department, Montana Highway Patrol, Northeastern Montana Special Response Team and the Montana Sheriff’s Mutual Aid group.
While waiting for assisting agencies to respond, phone contact was made with the male suspect who advised that he still possessed a firearm. In addition, the male suspect attempted to provide false information to law enforcement by stating that he was at a separate residence in a different location.
After approximately two hours, PCSO Deputies were able to persuade the male suspect via phone to surrender peacefully, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
The male suspect was arrested and charged with 3 counts of Felony Criminasl Endangerment, Partner Family Member Assault 2nd Offense, and Obstructing a Peace Officer.
Our Office would like to commend the PCSO team and assisting Law Enforcement agencies that responded to this incident, as it was likey through their actions and professionalism that this incident resulted in a peaceful outcome with zero injuries.
Thank You,
Undersheriff Jordan Arthur
