Great Falls standoff ends after fire

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 20, 2008 at 10:13 PM MDT

Story Updated: May 20, 2008 at 10:13 PM MDT

GREAT FALLS - Authorities say a three-hour-long standoff in Great Falls has ended after the suspect lit the home he was in on fire and surrendered.

Police arrived at the scene at 2 p.m. after 39-year-old James Messick threatened to commit suicide. They heard several gunshots and Messick lit the house on fire at about 5 p.m.

He was arrested in the backyard at about 5:15 p.m. and was taken to Benefis Healthcare, where he was listed in stable condition.

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