GFPD Robbery Suspect Arrested 4/1/2025
April 1, 2025
Robbery Suspect Arrested
For Immediate Release
GREAT FALLS, Montana – March 25, 2025, at approximately 12:30am, Great Falls Police Department (GFPD) officers were dispatched to the Stadium Sports Bar (1121 5th St S) to investigate a report of an armed robbery. 56 year-old Bradley Boulduc was identified as the robbery suspect. Officers determined there was probable cause to charge Boulduc with Robbery and Assault with a Weapon, both felonies. Despite their efforts, officers were unable to locate Boulduc that night. Detectives with the Investigative Services Bureau took over the case and, working closely with patrol officers, attempted to locate Boulduc for several days following the robbery.
March 28, 2025, at approximately 1715 hours, 911 dispatchers received a tip that Boulduc was near the intersection of 10th Ave S and 9th St S. Officers responded in an attempt to locate and apprehend Boulduc before he could enter a vehicle, but no opportunity presented itself that would not unnecessarily endanger bystanders.
Boulduc entered his vehicle and drove south, away from the location. Officers initiated a traffic stop by activating their top-lights and siren; Boulduc did not comply. Given the nature of the crime in question and particulars of the robbery, officers followed Boulduc as he led them on a pursuit that traveled south out of the city limits.
Boulduc refused many opportunities to stop safely and instead, turned back toward Great Falls, eventually turning east onto Overlook Dr from Upper River Rd. Due to Boulduc’s suspected criminal activity, his refusal to comply with officers’ lights and sirens, his highly dangerous driving behavior and apparent disregard for the life and safety of others, officers used their patrol vehicles to make intentional contact with Boulduc’s in an effort to immobilize him. By this point, deputies from the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) had responded and actively assisted in preventing the vehicle from fleeing further. These efforts were successful and the pursuit ended before Boulduc could reenter 10th Ave S.
Boulduc continued to disregard officers’ commands to surrender and was eventually taken into custody after officers and deputies used less than lethal means of force, including a Taser and Specialty Impact Munitions.
At the scene, Boulduc was medically evaluated by members of Great Falls Fire Rescue (GFFR); who determined he had not sustained any serious injuries during the incident. Per standard protocol following this type of incident, officers transported the suspect to the hospital to ensure fitness for incarceration.
Senior Police Officer Zaine O’Meara was injured during the incident and treated at the same hospital, before being released a short time later.
Boulduc has been remanded into the custody of the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office for the following offenses:
Robbery - Felony - MCA 45-5-401
Assault With A Weapon – Felony - MCA 45-5-213
Criminal Endangerment – 2 Counts – Felony - MCA 45-5-207
Obstructing A Peace Officer - Misdemeanor - MCA 45-7-302(1)
Resisting Arrest - Misdemeanor - MCA 45-7-301
Stop Sign Violation – 2 Counts - Misdemeanor - MCA 61-8-344(3)
Reckless Driving - Misdemeanor - MCA 61-8-301(1)- 1st Offense
Fleeing From Or Eluding A Peace Officer - Misdemeanor - MCA 61-8-316(1)
Right Side of Roadway Violation - Misdemeanor - MCA 61-8-321(2)
Driving Without A Valid Driver’s License - Misdemeanor -MCA 61-5-102(1)- 1st Offense
Public Information Officer – Matt Fleming, LT 406-455-8522
