Man in custody after standoff in Pocatello
Monday morning update: Brandon Straitiff is in custody after a standoff with authorities. He was inside a home at the Sunny Creek Courts on South 5th. He was arrested just before 12:30 a.m. this morning. Straitiff is expected to be arraigned later this morning.
Previous Update: Pocatello Police are in a standoff situation, possibly with the suspect, Brandon Straitiff. Pocatello Police, Idaho State Police and Bannock County Deputies are at the Sunny Creek Courts on South 5th. We’ll update this story as more details are released.
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The Pocatello Police Department is asking for your help in finding a man who reportedly fired shots in a neighborhood Saturday.
Brandon Straitiff was involved in a domestic disturbance with his girlfriend at 4317 Opal Ave., according to police. Neighbors then tried to step in, and Straitiff allegedly got physical with one of them.
Pocatello police said that after the confrontation, Straitiff reportedly entered his trailer and exited with a gun. He then reportedly fired several shots in the neighbor’s direction.
Straitiff and his girlfriend left in a white Chevrolet Impala or Malibu.
The Pocatello Police Department said that if you have any information on where they are, contact police at 208-234-6121.
