Man with knife issues threats to law enforcement, Billings MT


A welfare check was requested near Burlington Ave for a man known to carry a large knife. He has made threats to shoot or stab law enforcement officers if they do not identify themselves. He refuses to speak to deputies, wears a bowie knife on his belt, and yells threats to officers to get off his property. The man denies being mentally ill.
Audio|Source: Yellowstone County Law Enforcment, Fire and EMS
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I put you on this welfare check at near Burlington Ave.
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Our complainant is with Intermountain Health and was told to take the subject's dog because he was done and couldn't handle it anymore.
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No direct suicidal comments.
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Subject will be a white male, 58, about 5 foot 8 to 5 foot 10, 154 pounds, names of (name withheld).
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The subject does have multiple officer cautions for comments about shooting law enforcement if they do not identify themselves.
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And calling this batch not making much sense,
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refusing to speak to deputies when they arrive,
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always wearing a bowie knife in his holder on his...
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beltside swearing at law enforcement and yelling get off my property or I'm going to stab you
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and several comments about stating he is not mentally ill and
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Location mentioned:
Near Burlington Ave, Billings, MT 59106
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