Authorities say a Texas man who was driving a car stolen at gunpoint in Montana has been arrested after scuffling with a Wyoming state trooper.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says 22-year-old Christopher Briggs of Denison, Texas, was arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop on Interstate 25 near Casper. The patrol says a trooper stopped to help a driver who apparently put diesel fuel instead of regular gas in the car and discovered the car was stolen in Billings, Mont., March 20.
Authorities say when Briggs was arrested, he tried to kick the trooper and the two fell to the ground. Several passersby called 911 to report the struggle.
Authorities say Briggs faces charges of assault on a peace officer and possession of stolen property. It was unclear if he'll face charges in Montana.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says 22-year-old Christopher Briggs of Denison, Texas, was arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop on Interstate 25 near Casper. The patrol says a trooper stopped to help a driver who apparently put diesel fuel instead of regular gas in the car and discovered the car was stolen in Billings, Mont., March 20.
Authorities say when Briggs was arrested, he tried to kick the trooper and the two fell to the ground. Several passersby called 911 to report the struggle.
Authorities say Briggs faces charges of assault on a peace officer and possession of stolen property. It was unclear if he'll face charges in Montana.
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