Late night hotel fracas leads to assault charge
A Libby man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend during an incident last month at a local hotel.
Michael James Bennett is facing three misdemeanor charges, including partner or family member assault, resisting arrest, and criminal mischief.
According to the probable cause statement of Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy Chris Pape, he responded to the Sandman Hotel in Libby at 1:39 a.m. June 17 and spoke to the alleged victim. She said Bennett destroyed motel property and threatened to “destroy her.” She believed he meant to cause her harm and she feared for her safety.
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