Sheriff Asks For Help From Any Witnesses to Road Rage Incidents Yesterday Afternoon

Incidents occurred from 1:40 to 2:30 from Laurel through Bridger

By Denise Rivette

The Carbon County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) posted the following information on their social media:

The Carbon County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance with any witnesses to multiple road rage style incidents that occurred yesterday (September 24, 2024) at approximately 1:40 PM from the Laurel area on US Highway 310, that traveled south to Belfry on Highway 72 at about 2:30 p.m. Specifically near the Rockvale area at about 1:50 p.m., where numerous vehicles were mentioned to be present during one of these events.

Due to ongoing investigation purposes, we can not post specific information about the suspected vehicle other than a smaller hatch-back style vehicle. A suspect has been taken into custody on unrelated charges and there is no outstanding threat to the public. Additional information will be posted regarding this incident in the coming days.

If you have any information, please contact CCSO Detective Mahoney at bmahoney@co.carbon.mt.us, or CCSO Dispatch 406-446-1234 x1.

Thanks for your time!