Man arrested in Dearborn area for threats against game warden
Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter said that the high risk unit arrested a man Aug. 1 wanted for allegedly threatening a game warden.
The high risk unit includes CCSO deputies and Great Falls Police Department officers.
Slaughter said they served an arrest warrant on Scott Allen Venturi on Pioneer Trail Lane in the Dearborn area.
Venturi had allegedly pointed a weapon at a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game warden responding to a call in the area, according to Slaughter.
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Venturi allegedly made additional threats to the game warden and law enforcement during the incident.
“For the safety of the community, an arrest warrant was issued and served,” Slaughter said.
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Venturi was arrested Aug. 1 without incident, Slaughter said, and is incarcerated at the Adult Detention Center on a $150,000 bond.
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Slaughter said the investigation is ongoing and more details may be made available.
Charging documents are typically available in district court the following day and Venturi will likely make an initial court appearance on Friday afternoon.
