Flathead County police catch alleged burglary leader in high-risk Whitefish operation

Flathead County police catch alleged burglary leader in high-risk Whitefish operation

HUNGRY HORSE, Mont. – A high-risk search warrant was executed on Mountain Drive in Hungry Horse on May 6, 2025, by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office and the Northwest Regional SWAT Team.

SWAT Team raids Flathead home in crackdown on burglary ring

On Tuesday night, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office and the Northwest Regional SWAT Team carried out a high-risk search warrant in Hungry Horse, targeting the suspected stronghold of an organized burglary ring led by Michael Downing after months of investigation.In a social media post, Flathead Co. Sheriff said since October 2024, over 15 burglary cases across Flathead County have been linked to Downing and his crew, with total losses and dam…