Havre arrest spawns investigation by Missoula police

A Great Falls man who served time in prison for burglary was arrested early Wednesday in Havre on burglary and other charges. His arrest has sparked a criminal investigation by law enforcement agencies in at least three cities.

Brent Ray Nelson, 40, was arrested shortly after police responded to a burglar alarm at Hi-Line Lanes bowling alley at 12:48 a.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived at the building, they found Nelson trying to pry open the back door with a crowbar, Havre Assistant Police Chief Mike Barthel said. Police arrested Nelson and found him in possession of "multiple suspected...