Man Charged for Threatening Pickleball Player: In a troubling incident on Tuesday, a New Orleans man, Brett Anthony Barthe, 41, faces a slew of charges after allegedly threatening another man and his dog with a box cutter at Bogart Park in Bozeman.
Barthe appeared Wednesday in Gallatin County Justice Court, confronting serious accusations including assault with a weapon, assault on a peace officer, bodily injury, resisting arrest, and obstructing a peace officer. Additionally, he was charged with five counts of disorderly conduct.
Incident at Bogart Park
According to court documents, Bozeman Police responded to a call regarding a disturbance involving a weapon. Upon arrival, officers found Barthe, shirtless and near a bicycle on a nearby tennis court, after the victim identified him. The victim recounted that he was playing pickleball while his dog lay tethered in the corner of the fenced tennis court. Barthe allegedly began yelling at the dog, brandishing a folding box cutter and waving it menacingly. Fearing for his safety, the man grabbed his dog and attempted to flee from Barthe, who continued to curse and yell.
Police Confrontation and Arrest
When officers approached Barthe, he reportedly escalated the situation by yelling and cursing at them. As they attempted to control him, Barthe resisted, swinging his arms and grabbing at a female officer’s vest and equipment. During the struggle, an officer deployed a taser, ultimately subduing Barthe.
Even after being transported to the hospital, Barthe’s aggressive behavior persisted. He continued to yell, threaten, and curse at officers and medical staff, including doctors and nurses.
Courtroom Outburst and Bail
In court on Wednesday, Barthe’s bond was set at $250,000. His disruptive behavior continued as he cursed at the plaintiff, leading to a contempt of court charge and his removal from the courtroom.
The next steps in Barthe’s legal proceedings will be closely monitored as the community grapples with the alarming nature of this incident.
News in Brief: Man Charged for Threatening Pickleball Player
Brett Anthony Barthe, 41, from New Orleans, faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening a man and his dog with a box cutter at Bogart Park on Tuesday. Barthe appeared in Gallatin County Justice Court on charges including assault with a weapon, assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, and five counts of disorderly conduct.
Bozeman Police responded to a disturbance call, finding Barthe shirtless and near a bicycle. The victim reported that Barthe menaced his dog, prompting him to flee. Barthe resisted arrest, leading to a taser deployment. At the hospital, he continued to behave aggressively. His bond was set at $250,000, and he was removed from the courtroom for a contempt of court outburst.
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