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Emergency Incidents
Medical responders called to Front Street incident
Medical Emergency
Front St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical incident on Front Street. Medic One and Rescue One were dispatched, and Rescue One later reported the call was verbal only and cleared the scene. A separate disturbance was reported at a bar on Elm Street involving a man who allegedly broke a window and was screaming, but the situation was described as a verbal dispute over license plates.
Suspicious man reported in blue van on Wyoming Street
Suspicious Activity
S Wyoming St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious male in a blue van near Wyoming Street. They also checked a separate disturbance at a bar on Elm Street where a man was reportedly screaming after a dispute over license plates. A blue Plymouth Grand Voyager was checked in connection with the van report.
Domestic altercation in van on South Wyoming Street
Domestic Dispute
S Wyoming St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic altercation near South Wyoming Street involving a man in a blue van and his girlfriend. The woman reportedly scratched the man and then left the area. She later claimed the man choked her, and EMS was requested for her near Driftway and Front Street. The call was temporarily changed to a medical incident to provide emergency medical services.
Woman yelling at staff at rescue mission
Disturbance
Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a homeless shelter in Butte for a reported disturbance involving a woman in the dining hall who was yelling at staff and refusing to comply with requests to leave.
Officer reports possible pounding on camper on Cornell Avenue
Disturbance
Cornell Ave, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a reported disturbance involving a camper or RV near garages on Cornell Avenue. After speaking with the caller and inspecting the trailer, the officer found no sign of fireworks and said people were probably pounding on it. The officer cleared after being unable to locate the juveniles and planned extra patrols through the night.
Ex-partner reportedly driving to vandalize home
Domestic Dispute
Chipmunk Way, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported harassment and threat situation near Chipmunk Way in Butte. A caller reported that his ex-girlfriend from Deer Lodge had been making harassing phone calls and said she was driving to his home to vandalize it and possibly assault him. She was reportedly driving a blue CRV and may have a firearm in the vehicle.
Bouncers accuse patrons of using fake IDs at bar
Fraud Report
W Park St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer contacted two men outside a party house near West Park Street after they reported that bouncers were trying to keep their identification cards, which they believed were fake. The officer checked Montana and Oregon license information during the contact.
Truck stopped in road after report of impaired driver
Substance Use
E 2nd St & S Main St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a possible intoxicated driver in a black Ford Raptor, last seen traveling north on Utah from Front without lights and swerving. The truck was later reported parked in the middle of the road near Main and Second, with other vehicles going around it.
Gas can stolen from Colusa Street property
Theft Report
Colusa St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a suspicious man near Dewey and Colusa who yelled threats when asked if he needed help. He was later reported to have stolen a gas can from a location on Colusa and was last seen driving north on Caw in a silver Chrysler 300.
Suspicious truck reported near C Street Park
Suspicious Activity
Garrison Ave & C St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious blue truck repeatedly parked near C Street Park on C Street and Garrison Avenue. A man was reportedly sitting in the vehicle for hours and watching the neighborhood. An officer located the truck and a man near the creek, and the vehicle’s license plate was reported as expired.
Two cars collide in Treasure Chest parking lot
Traffic
Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-vehicle accident in a parking lot near Harrison Avenue, where the drivers needed help exchanging information. A separate call reported a blue truck parked in an alley near C Street Park, with a man reportedly sitting there for hours and watching the neighborhood, and an officer was waved down to check on the situation.
Reports of person screaming for help by creek
Suspicious Activity
Cornell Ave, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area near Studio Six on the south side by the creek after two calls reported a person screaming for help. The situation appears to involve a possible emergency near the creek area.
Man refusing to leave hillside on West Galena
Suspicious Activity
W Galena St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on a man reported sitting under a tree all day near West Galena Street. They later contacted another man on a hillside west of the end of Galena who was refusing to move along, and requested backup before likely taking him into custody.
Injured cat reported on roadside near Copper Mountain
Other Non-Crime Event
Beef Trail Rd, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a cat that was reportedly hit by a vehicle near the entrance on Beach Trail in front of Copper Mountain, and animal control was requested to respond.
Traffic stop ends with male taken into custody
Traffic
E 2nd St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near East Second Street involving a blue Toyota RAV4. A male associated with the vehicle was taken into custody. Radio traffic also mentioned a cat struck near Copper Mountain and Beach Trail and a separate report of a man sitting under a tree.
Intoxicated man causes disturbance at East Second Street
Substance Use
E 2nd St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a residence on East Second Street in Butte for a report of an unwanted intoxicated man who was allegedly trying to enter the home and arguing with occupants. The caller requested that he be told to leave for the night.
Police investigate gun report on East La Platte Street
Weapons
E La Platte St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a neighbor's report that someone arrived at high speed and entered a house on East La Platte Street with a gun. Officers later relayed that occupants confirmed a man had arrived in a black SUV but said he had no gun. Officers reported the scene was safe; the radio traffic did not establish a vehicle crash.
Report of parked vehicle hit by water truck
Traffic
Elm St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers are starting a report for a possible hit and run involving a water truck that struck a vehicle while the caller was at work. The caller is now at a location near Elm Street in Butte, Montana, but the collision did not happen there.
Traffic stop on I-15 northbound at Highway 1
Traffic
1st St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Volkswagen SUV on I-15 northbound near Highway 1, with the vehicle identified by a specific license plate.
Person with possible intoxication becomes compliant at motel
Medical Emergency
S Montana St, Butte, MT 59701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and medics responded to a motel on South Montana Street for a medical assist involving an unruly patient who was possibly intoxicated. The patient later became compliant, law enforcement was no longer needed, and the patient was transported to a hospital.
