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Libby man accused of threatening women with large knife

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | October 4, 2024 7:00 AM

A Libby man is accused of threatening two women with a large knife after a recent incident at a Dakota Avenue residence.

Jason J. Switzer, 41, is lodged in the Lincoln County Detention Center on $35,000 bail and accused of assault with a weapon. His arraignment on the charge is scheduled for Oct. 7.

According to charging documents, the incident occurred at 12:39 p.m. Sept. 18. A 62-year-old woman called 911 and said Switzer pulled a knife on a 64-year-old woman before leaving the residence.

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