Police arrest two after high-speed chase in Butte, Butte MT
Traffic, Drugs ViolationPolice pursued a vehicle on the interstate near Butte at speeds over 100 mph. The vehicle crashed into median cables at mile marker 220. Two suspects were arrested. One swallowed drugs and received medical attention. The chase caused disruptions and required blocking highway exits.
Audio|Source: Butte Silver Bow Police
05:26
Transcript:
00:00
Two HP cars just probably got on the highway headed that way from Montana.
00:06
Copy, and I also have a play.
00:07
I'm going to try to run it.
00:09
Three-on-five, disavising speeds at this time are 105.
00:11
Say again.
00:12
Speeds are 105.
00:14
Copy. 13 to 20.
00:15
We just passed for local cars.
00:16
MHP just got up the phone with me.
00:18
They're requesting units to block the exits to the interstate so we can't get into town.
00:23
It sounds like they're passing the Ramsey exit at this time.
00:26
Dispatch 9-9-1.
00:27
Copy, passing Ramsey.
00:29
Where are you? And time is going to send units to block the exit to view.
00:33
Everyone, I got Montana, too.
00:36
Do you say you've got Montana?
00:38
Happy.
00:39
Offern. 30-50.
00:40
Copy 90. You want to head down to Harrison and then help 130 with Harrison.
00:44
Copy.
00:45
Be advised the traffic conditions presently are going to be dry.
00:49
Traffic is moderate too heavy.
00:52
9-1-138. I'm close to Roddica.
00:54
You want me to snag best? Copy.
00:56
Conditions dry, but traffic is moderate to heavy.
00:58
Zero and five, they're passing the 214 now.
01:00
Copy. I'm set up at the 218 waiting for them to pass.
01:05
I'm not going to be able to get spikes.
01:06
I copy.
01:07
315, it sounds like this vehicle, if then the median hit the cables have at 220.
01:12
I'm not sure what that means.
01:13
Copy.
01:14
1316. 1-2-3-315. I'll try to catch up to the vehicle pretty quick.
01:18
Take over from Anaconda if you want to stay behind me and take radio.
01:22
I'm wondering if they're stuck at the 120 if they hit cables.
01:28
It sounds negative won't get that information.
01:31
It was coming from Zero Lodge County.
01:33
20 is spot to our east.
01:36
One is five. Three and five one, two, three, per county.
01:39
It sounds like one is in custody[3].
01:40
There were two individuals, equal.
01:41
That one. 17 dispatched back there one two three one is in custody[3] two officers at was vehicle other suspect unknown if they're in custody at this time At Mount Worker 220, he hit the median and the cable.
01:57
He does have a warrant[2], and then he took off.
01:59
The warrant[2] is failed to appear for a real chart of negligent endangerment, reckless driving[1].
02:04
Criminal mischief, bond is $1,000.
02:06
Do you show us an out to their location probably about the 218?
02:09
Copy? Copy.
02:11
Dispatch, 126.
02:12
126. I'm cleared for my 42.
02:13
I'll head to the continental exit.
02:15
Copy.
02:16
Number one, I can set up for Spice here in Montana or just call me a loading fastbook.
02:20
Just make sure the exit's covered so you can't get by.
02:22
Copy that.
02:23
Copy, obviously. Okay, that's anyone.
02:24
9-1.
02:25
This male live in Butte.
02:27
If his DL is showing (number withheld) Washington Street in Anaconda, that was as of 2022.
02:34
Okay, what was his name?
02:36
(name withheld)?
02:38
9-1, when I was on the phone with him, he told me he had no intentions of slowing down or pulling over.
02:45
Sorry. 146, 911.
02:46
Go ahead. If you can block the exit there, you get the chance to the voice stop sticks with nobody around.
02:51
You can give it a shot.
02:52
No without.
02:53
2-13551. Real five.
02:59
Do you go ahead and have an ambulance come out to the scene.
03:01
Sounds like the driver swallowed a bunch of dope.
03:03
And we're all code four out here.
03:06
Suspects are in custody[3]. You can reopen radios.
03:07
How do you? Did MHB just say he's in custody[3]? I believe so.
03:12
I'm going to give him a call.
03:13
Mr. Batchelal all units, mail is in custody[3].
03:15
However, MHP is requesting medical.
03:18
He did swallow a bunch of drugs.
03:19
We'll get him going that way.
03:20
They're at Milamarker 218 eastbound.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
reckless driving: Reckless or dangerous driving
[2]
warrant: Suspect has outstanding warrant
[3]
custody: Suspect(s) in custody
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Location mentioned:
Silver Bow County, Butte, MT
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