FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, Jordan C. Kirsch of Belgrade was arrested on a federal warrant for Prohibited Person in Possession of firearms and ammunition, a local warrant for Partner or Family Member Assault, and a local warrant for a traffic violation. A Writ of Assistance, commonly referred to as an eviction order, was issued by the Eighteenth Judicial Court on April 9, 2024, ordering the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office to enter and remove Kirsch from the property on Airport Road, east of Belgrade.

Information gathered by the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office indicated Kirsch had fortified the residence and property to prevent the Sheriff’s Office from safely contacting him. Kirsch further indicated through social media that he had no intention of leaving the property in a peaceful manner, verified by his observable fortifications. For the duration of this incident, Kirsch made no actions or statements indicating that he was a threat to the public, however he made numerous credible threats directed at law enforcement.

The Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of several other law enforcement agencies, made continuous efforts to bring the event to a peaceful resolution. For the duration of this event, the Sheriff’s Office had a plan to take Kirsch into custody with the least amount of force necessary while keeping the community safe.

On the morning of May 2, 2024, this plan was executed as Kirsch attempted to leave the property by vehicle and was quickly taken into custody without incident on a traffic stop. The property was secured for further investigation by the Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Dan Springer would like to thank the citizens of Gallatin County for their trust and support during this event, and all assisting agencies for their assistance in bringing this matter to a peaceful resolution.