Montana Standoff Ends in Courtroom No-Show | Butte News

A tense standoff in Bozeman, Montana, erupted when 43-year-old Andres Acosta resisted deputies serving him a protection order, allegedly spraying them with pepper spray and wielding a sword-like object. The situation escalated so badly that SWAT was called in, locking down the area for nearly seven hours before Acosta was arrested on assault and obstruction charges. During his court appearance, he refused to enter the courtroom, prompting the judge to threaten jail time until Monday. Neighbors reported cleanup from broken glass and recalled prior issues with Acosta. Authorities say the public is no longer in danger, but the investigation into the chaotic night is ongoing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/227489d19b3d46db