Male Suspect Causes Chaos in Libby, Montana
In a shocking incident that unfolded on January 13, 2023, a male suspect wreaked havoc in the small town of Libby, Montana. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Caleb Covey from Troy, Montana, intentionally crashed his pickup truck into a home on Dakota Avenue before embarking on a crime spree that would leave the community in a state of chaos.
After crashing into the home, Covey attached a tow strap to a parked vehicle and proceeded to steal it by dragging it through town. As he towed the stolen vehicle, he carelessly struck multiple uninvolved vehicles, a residential fence, and even an electrical pole. The stolen vehicle eventually flipped onto its side but continued to be dragged south on California Avenue.
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The local law enforcement was quick to respond to the alarming situation. A Libby Police Officer located the vehicle near the intersection of Highway 2 and attempted to stop Covey, but he refused to comply and continued to drag the vehicle east on the highway. This led to a slow-speed pursuit through town, during which Covey collided with a pickup truck equipped with a plow.
The pursuit was eventually terminated due to the dangerous speeds and road conditions. Caleb Covey was identified as the suspect, and officers and deputies returned to Libby to assess the damage caused and provide assistance to those in need. However, the situation took another turn when Covey was reported to be returning to town.
The pursuit recommenced, and during the course of it, Covey crashed into another motorist’s vehicle before heading west on US Highway 2 towards Troy. While the Libby Police Officers discontinued their pursuit to maintain a presence in the town, the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office deputies continued to pursue Covey. Eventually, at approximately mile marker 4.5 on Montana Highway 56, spike strips were successfully deployed by the deputies.
Despite having deflating tires and eventually driving on rims, Covey continued south on Highway 56 before turning west on Highway 200 into Idaho. It was there that he was apprehended by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect had sustained several self-inflicted wounds, and Lincoln County deputies promptly provided lifesaving medical aid before transferring him to a responding ambulance.
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Caleb Covey’s critical condition necessitated his transfer to Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho for further treatment. The incident remains under investigation by the Libby Police Department, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and Idaho State Police.
In light of this shocking turn of events, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Libby Police Department urge motorists to exercise caution and move off the roadway when encountering a vehicle pursuit or law enforcement with emergency lights activated. By doing so, everyone can stay safe, and law enforcement can focus on resolving the situation quickly and effectively.
As the community of Libby grapples with the aftermath of this incident, they express their gratitude for their brave law enforcement partners who assisted in bringing the chaos to an end..
