On Tuesday morning (January 6), court documents state that Brenda Ann Woods has been charged in connection with the incident. She is charged with felony criminal endangerment; felony assault with a weapon; and obstructing a peace officer.
Great Falls police took a suspect into custody following an "active disturbance" at the Highwoods Trailer Court that prompted a temporary shelter-in-place at nearby Morningside Elementary School.
Officers responded to the 4100 block of Highroad Drive at approximately 8:24 a.m. after receiving reports of a disturbance involving a firearm, according to Lieutenant Matt Fleming, Great Falls Police Department public information officer.
"Officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Highroad Drive for a disturbance, an active disturbance, and it was reported that a firearm was in use," Fleming said.
The suspect was taken into custody without injury just after 9 a.m., police confirmed.
As a precautionary measure, Morningside Elementary School was briefly placed under shelter-in-place status due to its proximity to the incident near 3800 Eighth Avenue North. The shelter-in-place was soon lifted, and the school resumed normal operations.
"Morningside School was placed in a shelter out of an abundance of caution. There was never a threat to the school at any time, either before, during, or after the incident," Fleming said.
The incident led to an increased police presence in the area as officers and Cascade County Sheriff's deputies worked to secure the scene. No injuries were reported.
Police thanked community members for their patience and cooperation, particularly those in close proximity to the incident.
(1st REPORT, 9:22 a.m.) A person is in custody after an "active disturbance" at the Highwoods Trailer Court (3800 Eighth Avenue North) in Great Falls on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The Great Falls Police Department said in a news release just after 9 a.m. that there was a large presence of law enforcement officers; the nature of the disturbance has not yet been disclosed.
As a precaution, nearby Morningside Elementary School briefly implemented shelter-in-place procedures.
At this point, no other details have been released, including the identity of the suspect.
There are no reports of any injuries.
We will update you when we get more information.
