Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) – On December 31, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to a 911 call of someone being assaulted by bear spray at a trailer on Cooley Street. The complainant, Jane Doe, stated she was “sprayed by Mary.” An officer arrived on the scene and spoke to Doe.
Doe stated Mary had entered her trailer without permission or knowledge. Doe was in the trailer’s bedroom with another female. Mary entered and demanded a puppy in Doe’s possession. The puppy is the subject of a current property dispute. Mary demanded the puppy stating if Doe did not comply, Mary would take the puppy. Doe inquired how Mary would do this if Doe refused. Mary said, “I’ll show you” and then sprayed Doe in the face with bear spray.
The officer noted Doe had a coughing fit over the 911 call. The officer further observed that the puppy had its right eye closed, was whimpering, and appeared to be suffering from effects of bear spray. The officer also noted when he crossed the threshold of the doorway into the trailer, there was a stinging, pungent, and choking atmosphere of bear spray. The officer had momentary difficulty breathing…