Fake Anti ICE News Spreading in Bozeman, Sheriff Warns

Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer says "we are witnessing a dangerous trend in public activity." As a result he wants to speak directly to the people of Gallatin County.

Sheriff Springer: "Yesterday, a Sheriff’s Office Captain pulled over a vehicle in his issued, unmarked, police vehicle. He wore his issued Sheriff’s Office vest with clear and unobstructed markings that said SHERIFF. He pulled the driver over for reckless driving and the contact went without incident. However, shortly thereafter, there were social media posts stating ICE had pulled someone over while describing this Captain’s vehicle and time of traffic stop. This is not the first time we have seen reports that are false and misleading."

That was part of a lengthy post on social media (read it in full below) where the sheriff noted how these reports are "an attempt to create fear and chaos within our community and they are patently false."

He also warned agitators or obstructionists from any attempt to interfere with lawful law enforcement operations and added that there will be criminal consequences for those doing so. "Vigilantism is not an acceptable form of intervention and won’t be tolerated in this community."